YEARLY HIGH
0.3354 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3119 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3181 WST

2016 MOP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.3354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.3119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0235 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3237 to the December average rate of 0.3176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3354 was down 0.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3376, 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 1,677 WST
2015 Average 1,581 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,560 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.26 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3246
0.3140
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to WST 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 0.3191, compared to 0.3171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0188 WST (High: 0.3354 / Low: 0.3166). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 WST (High: 0.3181 / Low: 0.3144).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0188
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3237) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3056), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0181 (+5.91%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3237
2015 Avg (January) 0.3056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3354 0.3166 0.3237
February 0.3299 0.3187 0.3220
March 0.3214 0.3137 0.3178
April 0.3194 0.3129 0.3149
May 0.3268 0.3133 0.3190
June 0.3230 0.3134 0.3172
July 0.3232 0.3131 0.3177
August 0.3203 0.3158 0.3178
September 0.3181 0.3144 0.3161
October 0.3192 0.3150 0.3170
November 0.3195 0.3119 0.3162
December 0.3231 0.3151 0.3176