YEARLY HIGH
14.4125 XPF
YEARLY LOW
12.9925 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4875 XPF

2016 MOP to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 14.4125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 12.9925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4200 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7001 to the December average rate of 14.1855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.4125 was up 1.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.2398, 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 72,063 XPF
2015 Average 67,430 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 64,962 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,100.15 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

14.2851
13.0903
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to XPF 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 13.3715, compared to 13.6035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3715
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.6683 XPF (High: 14.1071 / Low: 13.4388). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1170 XPF (High: 13.3619 / Low: 13.2449).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6683
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1170

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 0.2839 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2839

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 14.1855) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.7482), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4373 (+3.18%).

2016 Avg (December) 14.1855
2015 Avg (December) 13.7482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.8365 13.6077 13.7001
February 13.6824 13.1576 13.4163
March 13.7287 13.1639 13.4253
April 13.3186 13.0784 13.1899
May 13.4544 12.9925 13.2160
June 13.5303 13.1117 13.2817
July 13.5758 13.3892 13.4764
August 13.4603 13.1719 13.3133
September 13.3619 13.2449 13.3074
October 13.7069 13.2983 13.5176
November 14.1071 13.4388 13.8205
December 14.4125 13.8962 14.1855