YEARLY HIGH
0.5311 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.4665 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4933 PLN

2016 MOP to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.5311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.4665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0646 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5055 to the December average rate of 0.5264, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5311 was up 5.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5058, 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 2,655 PLN
2015 Average 2,361 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 2,332 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 323.03 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5314
0.4709
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to PLN 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 0.4891, compared to 0.4975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0389 PLN (High: 0.5257 / Low: 0.4868). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 PLN (High: 0.4898 / Low: 0.4779).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0389
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0164 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5264) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4943), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0321 (+6.49%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5264
2015 Avg (December) 0.4943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5141 0.4912 0.5055
February 0.5053 0.4868 0.4939
March 0.4975 0.4673 0.4821
April 0.4893 0.4665 0.4760
May 0.4959 0.4760 0.4878
June 0.5061 0.4753 0.4892
July 0.5015 0.4885 0.4969
August 0.4891 0.4742 0.4805
September 0.4898 0.4779 0.4826
October 0.4977 0.4789 0.4888
November 0.5257 0.4868 0.5097
December 0.5311 0.5176 0.5264