YEARLY HIGH
2.1367 MOP
YEARLY LOW
2.0190 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0832 MOP

2016 ILS to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 2.1367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 2.0190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1177 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0304 to the December average rate of 2.0860, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1367 was up 0.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1320, 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 10,684 MOP
2015 Average 10,277 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 10,095 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 588.56 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1320
2.0212
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 2.0730, compared to 2.0934 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0730
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0934

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0808 MOP (High: 2.1240 / Low: 2.0432). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 MOP (High: 2.1312 / Low: 2.1112).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0808
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0301 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 2.1179) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0248), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0931 (+4.60%).

2016 Avg (April) 2.1179
2015 Avg (April) 2.0248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0571 2.0190 2.0304
February 2.0727 2.0247 2.0528
March 2.1240 2.0432 2.0676
April 2.1367 2.0986 2.1179
May 2.1345 2.0605 2.0976
June 2.0906 2.0510 2.0717
July 2.0953 2.0554 2.0730
August 2.1253 2.0805 2.1050
September 2.1312 2.1112 2.1228
October 2.1306 2.0699 2.0927
November 2.1048 2.0599 2.0809
December 2.1031 2.0629 2.0860