YEARLY HIGH
707.4755 SLL
YEARLY LOW
491.0572 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
602.7922 SLL

2016 MOP to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 707.4755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 491.0572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 216.4183 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 517.5753 to the December average rate of 691.8889, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 707.4755 was up 25.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 563.9444, 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 3,537,378 SLL
2015 Average 2,596,579 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 2,455,286 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,082,091.52 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

725.9659
472.3798
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SLL 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 507.8154, compared to 697.7691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 189.9536 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 507.8154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 697.7691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 161.2691 SLL (High: 653.1417 / Low: 491.8726). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6270 SLL (High: 494.6842 / Low: 491.0572).

June Spread (Volatile) ±161.2691
May Spread (Stable) ±3.6270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 9.8139 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.8139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 703.6698) against the same month in 2015 (average: 468.9118), the exchange rate shifted by +234.7580 (+50.06%).

2016 Avg (October) 703.6698
2015 Avg (October) 468.9118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 526.1125 512.0981 517.5753
February 515.4034 507.4357 511.0683
March 509.6588 499.7209 506.3575
April 499.8759 493.5724 496.5437
May 494.6842 491.0572 493.5120
June 653.1417 491.8726 521.8358
July 695.4855 687.2775 690.6377
August 704.6869 687.0740 695.6552
September 707.4504 695.6654 704.8337
October 707.4755 699.8055 703.6698
November 704.2511 696.7550 699.9290
December 697.9751 685.1707 691.8889