YEARLY HIGH
13.1458 PKR
YEARLY LOW
13.0111 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0963 PKR

2016 MOP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 13.1458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 13.0111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1347 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0875 to the December average rate of 13.1090, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.1458 was down 1.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.3636, 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 65,729 PKR
2015 Average 64,341 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 65,056 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 673.32 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.1215
13.0479
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to PKR 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 13.0889, compared to 13.1036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0889
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1128 PKR (High: 13.1369 / Low: 13.0242). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0362 PKR (High: 13.1322 / Low: 13.0961).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1128
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0335 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 13.0977) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.7478), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3499 (+2.74%).

2016 Avg (May) 13.0977
2015 Avg (May) 12.7478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1369 13.0242 13.0875
February 13.0945 13.0111 13.0540
March 13.1375 13.0801 13.1010
April 13.1222 13.0813 13.1101
May 13.1458 13.0872 13.0977
June 13.1104 13.0262 13.0831
July 13.1322 13.0961 13.1138
August 13.1257 13.0619 13.1022
September 13.1195 13.0428 13.0822
October 13.1301 13.0770 13.0993
November 13.1317 13.0765 13.1154
December 13.1290 13.0646 13.1090