YEARLY HIGH
0.5997 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.4767 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5455 MOP

2016 SZL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.5997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.4767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1230 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4928 to the December average rate of 0.5760, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5997 was down 14.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7040, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,999 MOP
2015 Average 3,146 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 2,384 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 614.89 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5904
0.4840
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.5201, compared to 0.5710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0556 MOP (High: 0.5624 / Low: 0.5067). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0255 MOP (High: 0.5905 / Low: 0.5649).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0556
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0255

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0238 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.5719) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5646), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+1.30%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.5719
2015 Avg (November) 0.5646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5165 0.4767 0.4928
February 0.5248 0.4971 0.5073
March 0.5397 0.5051 0.5200
April 0.5621 0.5250 0.5468
May 0.5624 0.5067 0.5230
June 0.5546 0.5116 0.5303
July 0.5725 0.5408 0.5551
August 0.5986 0.5531 0.5815
September 0.5901 0.5466 0.5679
October 0.5878 0.5591 0.5735
November 0.5997 0.5521 0.5719
December 0.5905 0.5649 0.5760