YEARLY HIGH
740.8129 PYG
YEARLY LOW
689.5499 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
709.8423 PYG

2016 MOP to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 740.8129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 689.5499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.2631 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 735.3572 to the December average rate of 724.4455, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 740.8129 was up 0.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 734.7413, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,704,065 PYG
2015 Average 3,259,523 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 3,447,749 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 256,315.43 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

739.6300
688.3564
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to PYG 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 713.5803, compared to 706.1042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.4761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 713.5803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 706.1042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 26.0472 PYG (High: 739.4231 / Low: 713.3759). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.6661 PYG (High: 696.2159 / Low: 689.5499).

February Spread (Volatile) ±26.0472
August Spread (Stable) ±6.6661

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 14.7392 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.7392

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 735.3572) against the same month in 2015 (average: 593.4014), the exchange rate shifted by +141.9558 (+23.92%).

2016 Avg (January) 735.3572
2015 Avg (January) 593.4014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 740.8129 724.0682 735.3572
February 739.4231 713.3759 723.5432
March 717.8880 706.3064 713.1493
April 707.1841 690.8216 698.4101
May 711.3571 695.1289 703.2605
June 711.2276 704.3014 707.7618
July 704.8667 696.4437 699.9927
August 696.2159 689.5499 692.6292
September 698.5430 691.6630 695.1075
October 715.4037 693.1630 702.8517
November 729.9666 714.9722 721.5985
December 731.6591 716.6202 724.4455