YEARLY HIGH
6.2323 MOP
YEARLY LOW
5.4978 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9466 MOP

2016 AUD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 6.2323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 5.4978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7345 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6270 to the December average rate of 5.8632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.2323 was down 5.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.6097, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,161 MOP
2015 Average 30,030 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 27,489 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,672.31 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.1691
5.5777
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 5.8715, compared to 6.0217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8715
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.3833 MOP (High: 6.1277 / Low: 5.7443). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1312 MOP (High: 6.0951 / Low: 5.9638).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3833
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1312

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 0.2761 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 6.1198) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.1604), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0406 (-0.66%).

2016 Avg (April) 6.1198
2015 Avg (April) 6.1604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8376 5.4978 5.6270
February 5.7907 5.6482 5.7150
March 6.1259 5.7506 6.0017
April 6.2323 6.0060 6.1198
May 6.1277 5.7443 5.8437
June 6.0883 5.7876 5.9217
July 6.0951 5.9638 6.0211
August 6.1622 6.0060 6.0895
September 6.1449 5.9690 6.0608
October 6.1729 6.0359 6.0837
November 6.1924 5.8569 6.0120
December 5.9895 5.7311 5.8632