YEARLY HIGH
0.0755 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0728 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0744 MOP

2016 NPR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.0728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0745 to the December average rate of 0.0736, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0755 was down 7.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0813, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 377 MOP
2015 Average 389 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 364 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.64 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0753
0.0733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0744, compared to 0.0744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0023 MOP (High: 0.0751 / Low: 0.0728). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MOP (High: 0.0751 / Low: 0.0747).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0745) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0801), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0057 (-7.08%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0745
2015 Avg (January) 0.0801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0755 0.0736 0.0745
February 0.0741 0.0728 0.0734
March 0.0753 0.0735 0.0746
April 0.0754 0.0749 0.0751
May 0.0753 0.0739 0.0747
June 0.0749 0.0735 0.0743
July 0.0746 0.0741 0.0743
August 0.0749 0.0744 0.0746
September 0.0752 0.0746 0.0748
October 0.0751 0.0747 0.0749
November 0.0751 0.0728 0.0740
December 0.0741 0.0730 0.0736