YEARLY HIGH
5.8340 DOP
YEARLY LOW
5.6488 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7481 DOP

2016 MOP to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 5.8340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 5.6488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1852 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6834 to the December average rate of 5.8176, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.8340 was up 1.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.7480, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,170 DOP
2015 Average 28,162 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 28,244 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 926.23 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.8310
5.6700
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to DOP 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 5.7177, compared to 5.7786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0626 DOP (High: 5.7113 / Low: 5.6488). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 DOP (High: 5.7506 / Low: 5.7303).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0626
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 5.8176) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.7018), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1158 (+2.03%).

2016 Avg (December) 5.8176
2015 Avg (December) 5.7018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6989 5.6572 5.6834
February 5.7113 5.6488 5.6924
March 5.7441 5.6912 5.7169
April 5.7469 5.7112 5.7366
May 5.7426 5.7143 5.7330
June 5.7506 5.7303 5.7438
July 5.7603 5.7387 5.7499
August 5.7755 5.7320 5.7573
September 5.7781 5.7460 5.7680
October 5.7920 5.7658 5.7799
November 5.8209 5.7824 5.7991
December 5.8340 5.8024 5.8176