YEARLY HIGH
2.0673 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.7809 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9327 MOP

2016 MYR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 2.0673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.7809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2864 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8510 to the December average rate of 1.7928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0673 was down 9.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 41,346 MOP
2015 Average 41,143 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 35,618 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,727.92 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0740
1.7672
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 1.9541, compared to 1.9112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9541
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1344 MOP (High: 1.9410 / Low: 1.8066). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0310 MOP (High: 1.8119 / Low: 1.7809).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1344
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0310

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0731 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 2.0485) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1949), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1464 (-6.67%).

2016 Avg (April) 2.0485
2015 Avg (April) 2.1949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9410 1.8066 1.8510
February 1.9425 1.8956 1.9183
March 2.0528 1.9264 1.9671
April 2.0673 2.0343 2.0485
May 2.0406 1.9442 1.9788
June 2.0079 1.9289 1.9611
July 2.0286 1.9613 1.9899
August 2.0022 1.9592 1.9848
September 1.9695 1.9313 1.9449
October 1.9395 1.8966 1.9140
November 1.9083 1.7873 1.8410
December 1.8119 1.7809 1.7928