2016 MOP to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 MOP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the MOP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 77.9146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 69.4037.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5109 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.2169 to the December average rate of 71.6766, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 77.9146 was down 14.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 90.8432, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 75.9566, compared to 72.5108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4458 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.3518 SOS (High: 72.7555 / Low: 69.4037). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7231 SOS (High: 73.4652 / Low: 72.7421).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.0005 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 77.2169) against the same month in 2015 (average: 89.5016), the exchange rate shifted by -12.2846 (-13.73%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77.9146 | 76.3249 | 77.2169 |
| February | 77.1697 | 75.9789 | 76.4582 |
| March | 77.0347 | 76.0474 | 76.6289 |
| April | 77.0246 | 75.5029 | 76.3567 |
| May | 76.7005 | 73.9181 | 75.5396 |
| June | 74.9459 | 72.3000 | 73.5392 |
| July | 73.6128 | 71.7615 | 72.8717 |
| August | 73.4860 | 72.2959 | 72.8854 |
| September | 73.4652 | 72.7421 | 73.0114 |
| October | 73.5503 | 71.8826 | 72.7742 |
| November | 72.7555 | 69.4037 | 71.8456 |
| December | 72.8746 | 69.6990 | 71.6766 |