YEARLY HIGH
0.2302 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.2207 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2251 MOP

2016 MUR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.2302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.2207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2223 to the December average rate of 0.2224, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2302 was down 8.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2528, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MUR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,151 MOP
2015 Average 1,139 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,104 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.28 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2281
0.2217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to MOP 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 0.2252, compared to 0.2250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2252
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0052 MOP (High: 0.2302 / Low: 0.2250). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 MOP (High: 0.2265 / Low: 0.2252).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.2275) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+0.87%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.2275
2015 Avg (August) 0.2255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2232 0.2207 0.2223
February 0.2259 0.2219 0.2242
March 0.2265 0.2226 0.2245
April 0.2282 0.2268 0.2276
May 0.2281 0.2259 0.2274
June 0.2266 0.2244 0.2254
July 0.2265 0.2252 0.2257
August 0.2302 0.2250 0.2275
September 0.2273 0.2249 0.2265
October 0.2261 0.2222 0.2245
November 0.2255 0.2218 0.2234
December 0.2235 0.2217 0.2224