YEARLY HIGH
44.9581 MRO
YEARLY LOW
38.6043 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.8980 MRO

2016 MOP to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 44.9581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 38.6043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3538 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.7457 to the December average rate of 44.8014, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 44.9581 was up 5.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 42.5554, 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 224,790 MRO
2015 Average 193,736 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 193,021 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,768.97 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

45.1069
41.4402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MRO 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 43.1963, compared to 44.5998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.1963
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.5998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 4.4586 MRO (High: 43.0629 / Low: 38.6043). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1371 MRO (High: 44.6064 / Low: 44.4693).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.4586
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1371

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0823 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0823

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 44.8014) against the same month in 2015 (average: 38.2350), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5663 (+17.17%).

2016 Avg (December) 44.8014
2015 Avg (December) 38.2350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.0629 38.6043 41.7457
February 42.9388 41.0523 42.6515
March 43.5084 42.7402 43.0204
April 43.5383 42.7968 43.2674
May 44.5077 42.9003 43.9856
June 44.6500 44.3123 44.5069
July 44.5242 44.2916 44.4247
August 44.6286 44.2951 44.4781
September 44.6064 44.4693 44.5318
October 44.7514 44.4782 44.6275
November 44.8430 44.6171 44.7355
December 44.9581 44.6694 44.8014