YEARLY HIGH
275.6125 TZS
YEARLY LOW
269.8659 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
273.2907 TZS

2016 MOP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 275.6125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 269.8659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7467 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 272.2152 to the December average rate of 272.3947, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 275.6125 was down 4.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 288.5443, 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 1,378,063 TZS
2015 Average 1,275,793 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,349,329 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,733.28 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

274.4729
272.0100
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MOP to TZS 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 273.4559, compared to 273.1254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 273.4559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 273.1254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 3.7195 TZS (High: 273.5854 / Low: 269.8659). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6873 TZS (High: 273.8886 / Low: 273.2013).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.7195
August Spread (Stable) ±0.6873

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5835 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5835

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 274.2677) against the same month in 2015 (average: 237.8711), the exchange rate shifted by +36.3966 (+15.30%).

2016 Avg (April) 274.2677
2015 Avg (April) 237.8711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 273.5854 269.8659 272.2152
February 274.1202 271.6665 272.7639
March 274.1676 272.8883 273.5412
April 275.6125 273.4598 274.2677
May 274.1687 272.9972 273.8432
June 274.5683 273.3829 274.1042
July 275.0177 273.4906 273.9911
August 273.8886 273.2013 273.5891
September 273.7342 272.5346 273.0055
October 273.3181 272.5959 273.0242
November 273.4997 271.9099 272.7478
December 272.9524 271.0787 272.3947