YEARLY HIGH
3.9233 MOP
YEARLY LOW
3.6794 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8341 MOP

2016 FJD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FJD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 4, valuing the pair at 3.9233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 3.6794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2439 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7220 to the December average rate of 3.8007, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.9233 was down 3.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.0474, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,616 MOP
2015 Average 19,118 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 18,397 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,219.55 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.9166
3.7043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 3.8005, compared to 3.8676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0672 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1302 MOP (High: 3.9233 / Low: 3.7931). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0480 MOP (High: 3.9224 / Low: 3.8744).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1302
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0480

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0574 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0574

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 3.8541) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.7165), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1376 (+3.70%).

2016 Avg (November) 3.8541
2015 Avg (November) 3.7165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7650 3.6794 3.7220
February 3.7849 3.7143 3.7547
March 3.8662 3.7548 3.8148
April 3.9059 3.8271 3.8629
May 3.8855 3.7661 3.8055
June 3.8797 3.7876 3.8430
July 3.9108 3.8446 3.8739
August 3.9164 3.8653 3.8968
September 3.9224 3.8744 3.8989
October 3.9152 3.8544 3.8815
November 3.9233 3.7931 3.8541
December 3.8493 3.7397 3.8007