YEARLY HIGH
0.0187 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0168 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0180 MOP

2016 KMF to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.0187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0177 to the December average rate of 0.0171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0187 was down 5.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 93 MOP
2015 Average 90 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 84 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.13 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0186
0.0170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0182, compared to 0.0179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0009 MOP (High: 0.0181 / Low: 0.0172). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MOP (High: 0.0182 / Low: 0.0180).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0184) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0181), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+1.83%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0184
2015 Avg (May) 0.0181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0181 0.0175 0.0177
February 0.0184 0.0177 0.0181
March 0.0183 0.0177 0.0181
April 0.0185 0.0182 0.0184
May 0.0187 0.0181 0.0184
June 0.0186 0.0182 0.0184
July 0.0186 0.0178 0.0183
August 0.0183 0.0179 0.0180
September 0.0182 0.0180 0.0182
October 0.0182 0.0178 0.0180
November 0.0181 0.0172 0.0176
December 0.0173 0.0168 0.0171