YEARLY HIGH
1.0262 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.9394 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9843 SBD

2015 MOP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MOP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 1.0262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.9394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0868 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9517 to the December average rate of 1.0162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.0262 was up 7.08% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.9584, 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 5,131 SBD
2014 Average 4,576 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 4,697 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 433.92 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.0227
0.9453
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SBD 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 0.9687, compared to 0.9998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0310 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.0299 SBD (High: 0.9805 / Low: 0.9506). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 SBD (High: 0.9991 / Low: 0.9943).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0299
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 1.0162) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.9466), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0696 (+7.36%).

2015 Avg (December) 1.0162
2014 Avg (December) 0.9466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9629 0.9394 0.9517
February 0.9805 0.9506 0.9657
March 0.9797 0.9534 0.9694
April 0.9813 0.9638 0.9744
May 0.9724 0.9577 0.9660
June 0.9927 0.9702 0.9852
July 1.0003 0.9827 0.9906
August 1.0057 0.9942 0.9987
September 0.9991 0.9943 0.9976
October 1.0081 0.9846 0.9969
November 1.0156 0.9883 0.9986
December 1.0262 1.0073 1.0162