2016 MOP to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4572 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4522 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4554 QAR

2016 MOP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 0.4572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.4522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4543 to the December average rate of 0.4555, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4572 was down 1.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4620, 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 2,286 QAR

2015 Average 2,280 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,261 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.16 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4560

0.4542

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to QAR 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 0.4551, compared to 0.4557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4551

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0042 QAR (High: 0.4564 / Low: 0.4522). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 QAR (High: 0.4562 / Low: 0.4551).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.4558) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4559), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.01%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.4558

2015 Avg (October) 0.4559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4564	0.4522	0.4543
February	0.4555	0.4533	0.4543
March	0.4567	0.4544	0.4558
April	0.4562	0.4551	0.4558
May	0.4561	0.4546	0.4552
June	0.4565	0.4544	0.4554
July	0.4568	0.4542	0.4557
August	0.4561	0.4543	0.4557
September	0.4564	0.4546	0.4557
October	0.4572	0.4550	0.4558
November	0.4566	0.4543	0.4556
December	0.4566	0.4539	0.4555