YEARLY HIGH
90.8432 SOS
YEARLY LOW
75.3790 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
84.4547 SOS

2015 MOP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MOP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 90.8432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 75.3790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.4642 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.5016 to the December average rate of 77.3046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 90.8432 was down 36.02% compared to the 2014 peak of 141.9768, 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 454,216 SOS
2014 Average 569,581 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 376,895 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,321.20 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

90.7213
76.0849
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SOS 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 88.0158, compared to 80.8935 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.1222 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 88.0158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 80.8935

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 3.6746 SOS (High: 83.1075 / Low: 79.4329). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0372 SOS (High: 88.1441 / Low: 87.1069).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.6746
May Spread (Stable) ±1.0372

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.5548 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5548

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 89.5016) against the same month in 2014 (average: 138.2653), the exchange rate shifted by -48.7638 (-35.27%).

2015 Avg (January) 89.5016
2014 Avg (January) 138.2653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 90.8432 88.1690 89.5016
February 88.4603 87.0297 87.8389
March 88.7574 87.0298 87.7479
April 88.7046 86.9076 88.0176
May 88.1441 87.1069 87.5275
June 88.3720 86.7020 87.4611
July 87.2695 83.7737 85.6037
August 84.2623 83.0530 83.6594
September 83.1075 79.4329 81.4202
October 80.5553 77.7839 79.9640
November 78.3288 75.8743 77.4093
December 78.3047 75.3790 77.3046