YEARLY HIGH
0.5615 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.4837 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5182 MYR

2016 MOP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.5615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.4837.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0778 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5405 to the December average rate of 0.5578, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5615 was up 0.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,808 MYR
2015 Average 2,445 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 2,419 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 388.95 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5648
0.4812
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MYR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.5123, compared to 0.5241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5123
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0383 MYR (High: 0.5535 / Low: 0.5152). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 MYR (High: 0.4916 / Low: 0.4837).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0383
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0203 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5578) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5372), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0207 (+3.85%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5578
2015 Avg (December) 0.5372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5535 0.5152 0.5405
February 0.5275 0.5148 0.5213
March 0.5191 0.4871 0.5085
April 0.4916 0.4837 0.4882
May 0.5144 0.4901 0.5054
June 0.5184 0.4980 0.5100
July 0.5099 0.4929 0.5026
August 0.5104 0.4995 0.5038
September 0.5178 0.5077 0.5142
October 0.5273 0.5156 0.5225
November 0.5595 0.5240 0.5435
December 0.5615 0.5519 0.5578