2016 MOP to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0936 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0878 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0900 XDR

2016 MOP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.0878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0903 to the December average rate of 0.0929, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0936 was up 2.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0915, 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 468 XDR

2015 Average 448 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 439 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.05 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0933

0.0882

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to XDR 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 0.0893, compared to 0.0907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0893

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0025 XDR (High: 0.0927 / Low: 0.0902). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 XDR (High: 0.0898 / Low: 0.0891).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0929) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0905), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+2.66%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0929

2015 Avg (December) 0.0905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0906	0.0898	0.0903
February	0.0905	0.0886	0.0895
March	0.0904	0.0888	0.0897
April	0.0892	0.0882	0.0889
May	0.0891	0.0878	0.0887
June	0.0900	0.0878	0.0889
July	0.0905	0.0895	0.0899
August	0.0900	0.0888	0.0895
September	0.0898	0.0891	0.0894
October	0.0915	0.0896	0.0907
November	0.0927	0.0902	0.0916
December	0.0936	0.0917	0.0929