YEARLY HIGH
1.0942 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.9051 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9924 MOP

2015 NOK to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the NOK to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 1.0942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.9051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1891 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0423 to the December average rate of 0.9176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.0942 was down 19.23% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.3547, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,471 MOP
2014 Average 6,356 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 4,526 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 945.56 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.0718
0.9036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 1.0308, compared to 0.9540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0768 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.0780 MOP (High: 1.0429 / Low: 0.9649). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0219 MOP (High: 0.9771 / Low: 0.9552).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0780
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0219

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0493 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 1.0578) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.3443), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2865 (-21.31%).

2015 Avg (May) 1.0578
2014 Avg (May) 1.3443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0693 1.0191 1.0423
February 1.0638 1.0364 1.0517
March 1.0429 0.9649 1.0024
April 1.0564 0.9845 1.0090
May 1.0942 1.0261 1.0578
June 1.0368 1.0026 1.0217
July 1.0078 0.9709 0.9834
August 0.9771 0.9552 0.9681
September 0.9842 0.9356 0.9640
October 0.9885 0.9345 0.9659
November 0.9417 0.9177 0.9247
December 0.9302 0.9051 0.9176