YEARLY HIGH
0.4650 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.3839 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4290 MOP

2016 MXN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MXN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 0.4650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.3839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0811 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4449 to the December average rate of 0.3894, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4650 was down 15.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5516, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 23,250 MOP
2015 Average 25,215 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 19,195 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,055.14 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4636
0.3827
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.4432, compared to 0.4148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0511 MOP (High: 0.4350 / Low: 0.3839). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 MOP (High: 0.3946 / Low: 0.3846).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0511
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0234 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.4569) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5239), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0670 (-12.80%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.4569
2015 Avg (April) 0.5239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4649 0.4315 0.4449
February 0.4424 0.4205 0.4343
March 0.4627 0.4458 0.4533
April 0.4650 0.4483 0.4569
May 0.4647 0.4324 0.4413
June 0.4390 0.4180 0.4284
July 0.4356 0.4234 0.4302
August 0.4417 0.4223 0.4323
September 0.4351 0.4021 0.4165
October 0.4310 0.4107 0.4219
November 0.4350 0.3839 0.3985
December 0.3946 0.3846 0.3894