YEARLY HIGH
11.8701 LRD
YEARLY LOW
10.4510 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1706 LRD

2016 MOP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 11.8701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 10.4510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4191 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6758 to the December average rate of 11.5031, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.8701 was up 3.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.4836, 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 59,351 LRD
2015 Average 53,797 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 52,255 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,095.72 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.5989
10.4497
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LRD 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 10.9111, compared to 11.4302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9111
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.7565 LRD (High: 11.3380 / Low: 10.5816). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0394 LRD (High: 11.3400 / Low: 11.3007).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7565
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0394

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1303 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 11.4890) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.8763), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6126 (+5.63%).

2016 Avg (August) 11.4890
2015 Avg (August) 10.8763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1526 10.5116 10.6758
February 10.5894 10.4510 10.5455
March 10.6207 10.5657 10.5969
April 11.3380 10.5816 11.0123
May 11.3400 11.3007 11.3165
June 11.3382 11.2827 11.3194
July 11.3334 11.2571 11.3007
August 11.8701 11.2743 11.4890
September 11.5138 11.3912 11.4483
October 11.5481 11.2920 11.4496
November 11.4887 11.3114 11.3904
December 11.7087 11.3379 11.5031