2016 SDG to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3191 MOP

YEARLY LOW

1.2256 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2977 MOP

2016 SDG to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 1.3191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 1.2256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0934 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3103 to the December average rate of 1.2310, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3191 was down 6.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,595 MOP

2015 Average 6,641 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 6,128 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 467.11 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3228

1.2226

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.3120, compared to 1.2834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3120

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0768 MOP (High: 1.3160 / Low: 1.2392). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 MOP (High: 1.3157 / Low: 1.3134).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0768

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0541 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.3103) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3645), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0542 (-3.97%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.3103

2015 Avg (January) 1.3645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3191	1.2963	1.3103
February	1.3171	1.3114	1.3141
March	1.3127	1.3092	1.3108
April	1.3126	1.3090	1.3098
May	1.3156	1.3110	1.3131
June	1.3158	1.3123	1.3140
July	1.3161	1.3112	1.3141
August	1.3157	1.3134	1.3145
September	1.3153	1.3044	1.3127
October	1.3160	1.2392	1.2910
November	1.2563	1.2303	1.2368
December	1.2340	1.2256	1.2310