2015 MOP to SZL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 MOP to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the MOP to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 1.9801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.4204.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5597 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4469 to the December average rate of 1.8880, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.9801 was up 35.24% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.4642, 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 2015.
MOP to SZL 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 1.4921, compared to 1.7059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2138 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.1810 SZL (High: 1.9801 / Low: 1.7991). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0419 SZL (High: 1.4657 / Low: 1.4239).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0189 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 1.8880) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.4392), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4488 (+31.18%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.4657 | 1.4239 | 1.4469 |
| February | 1.4759 | 1.4204 | 1.4509 |
| March | 1.5597 | 1.4579 | 1.5097 |
| April | 1.5303 | 1.4806 | 1.5060 |
| May | 1.5227 | 1.4734 | 1.4975 |
| June | 1.5776 | 1.5159 | 1.5418 |
| July | 1.5868 | 1.5326 | 1.5601 |
| August | 1.6663 | 1.5830 | 1.6156 |
| September | 1.7586 | 1.6673 | 1.7095 |
| October | 1.7418 | 1.6328 | 1.6906 |
| November | 1.8088 | 1.7226 | 1.7716 |
| December | 1.9801 | 1.7991 | 1.8880 |