2016 MOP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

78.9791 XAF

YEARLY LOW

71.3390 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

74.2470 XAF

2016 MOP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 78.9791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 71.3390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6401 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.3902 to the December average rate of 77.9269, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 78.9791 was up 1.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 77.8948, 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 394,896 XAF

2015 Average 370,564 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 356,695 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,200.74 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

78.4711

71.9401

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to XAF 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 73.5461, compared to 74.9480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.5461

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.9480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.8325 XAF (High: 77.7114 / Low: 73.8789). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6872 XAF (High: 73.7876 / Low: 73.1003).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.8325

September Spread (Stable) ±0.6872

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.6153 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 77.9269) against the same month in 2015 (average: 75.6269), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3000 (+3.04%).

2016 Avg (December) 77.9269

2015 Avg (December) 75.6269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	76.2146	74.8025	75.3902
February	75.2805	72.2930	73.7749
March	75.3797	72.3479	73.7969
April	73.0302	71.8612	72.4844
May	73.7065	71.3390	72.6586
June	74.6062	72.2050	73.1716
July	74.8504	73.8177	74.3124
August	74.1714	72.5660	73.4303
September	73.7876	73.1003	73.3699
October	75.6166	73.2673	74.5369
November	77.7114	73.8789	76.1115
December	78.9791	76.4902	77.9269