YEARLY HIGH
27.5728 SYP
YEARLY LOW
26.5851 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.1405 SYP

2016 MOP to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 27.5728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 26.5851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9877 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.4475 to the December average rate of 26.7147, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 27.5728 was down 1.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 28.0397, 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 137,864 SYP
2015 Average 121,958 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 132,926 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,938.57 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

27.5823
26.6358
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SYP 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 27.4473, compared to 26.8336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.4473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.8336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.3861 SYP (High: 27.4616 / Low: 27.0755). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0630 SYP (High: 27.5028 / Low: 27.4398).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3861
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0630

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3582 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3582

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 27.4475) against the same month in 2015 (average: 22.8374), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6100 (+20.19%).

2016 Avg (January) 27.4475
2015 Avg (January) 22.8374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.5728 27.3086 27.4475
February 27.5027 27.3604 27.4250
March 27.5578 27.4324 27.5034
April 27.5028 27.4398 27.4821
May 27.5060 27.3823 27.4382
June 27.4616 27.0755 27.3879
July 27.1166 26.9377 27.0297
August 26.9690 26.7763 26.8996
September 26.9082 26.7380 26.8106
October 26.8724 26.7403 26.7880
November 26.8620 26.6902 26.7589
December 26.8043 26.5851 26.7147