YEARLY HIGH
9.1753 RUB
YEARLY LOW
6.1552 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6702 RUB

2015 MOP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MOP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 9.1753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 6.1552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0201 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0172 to the December average rate of 8.7895, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 9.1753 was up 6.97% compared to the 2014 peak of 8.5771, 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 45,876 RUB
2014 Average 24,142 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 30,776 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,100.34 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

9.0337
6.1027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to RUB 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 7.2399, compared to 8.1005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 1.3755 RUB (High: 8.7200 / Low: 7.3444). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4237 RUB (High: 6.5789 / Low: 6.1552).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3755
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8692 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8692

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 8.7895) against the same month in 2014 (average: 7.0410), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7485 (+24.83%).

2015 Avg (December) 8.7895
2014 Avg (December) 7.0410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7200 7.3444 8.0172
February 8.7326 7.6621 8.0484
March 7.7977 7.1910 7.5197
April 7.2253 6.2756 6.6504
May 6.5789 6.1552 6.3469
June 7.0547 6.6226 6.8571
July 7.6622 6.9391 7.1832
August 8.8856 7.6971 8.1985
September 8.6325 8.1931 8.3784
October 8.2863 7.6719 7.9003
November 8.3725 7.8748 8.1527
December 9.1753 8.3450 8.7895