YEARLY HIGH
2.1320 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.9689 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0552 MOP

2015 ILS to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ILS to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 2.1320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 1.9689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1630 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0259 to the December average rate of 2.0578, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.1320 was down 8.91% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.3406, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,660 MOP
2014 Average 11,186 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 9,845 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 815.24 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.1163
1.9898
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 2.0432, compared to 2.0673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0880 MOP (High: 2.1180 / Low: 2.0300). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0254 MOP (High: 2.0721 / Low: 2.0467).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0880
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0254

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0508 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2015: 2.0882) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.3122), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2241 (-9.69%).

2015 Avg (June) 2.0882
2014 Avg (June) 2.3122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0493 1.9894 2.0259
February 2.0791 2.0096 2.0511
March 2.0280 1.9689 2.0003
April 2.0681 2.0009 2.0248
May 2.1014 2.0521 2.0688
June 2.1320 2.0639 2.0882
July 2.1212 2.0858 2.1057
August 2.1180 2.0300 2.0801
September 2.0652 2.0234 2.0413
October 2.0915 2.0309 2.0655
November 2.0673 2.0322 2.0533
December 2.0721 2.0467 2.0578