YEARLY HIGH
78.8013 XOF
YEARLY LOW
71.4081 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.4795 XOF

2016 MOP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 78.8013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 71.4081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3932 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.7427 to the December average rate of 77.8535, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 78.8013 was up 1.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 77.9896, 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 394,007 XOF
2015 Average 370,584 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 357,041 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,966.13 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

78.3495
72.3973
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to XOF 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 73.9046, compared to 75.0545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1500 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.9046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.0545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.3720 XOF (High: 77.6419 / Low: 74.2699). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7281 XOF (High: 73.8535 / Low: 73.1254).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.3720
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7281

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.5139 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 77.8535) against the same month in 2015 (average: 75.7204), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1331 (+2.82%).

2016 Avg (December) 77.8535
2015 Avg (December) 75.7204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76.3677 75.2486 75.7427
February 75.6052 72.7390 74.2288
March 75.9730 72.8036 74.1668
April 73.4044 72.4571 72.8933
May 74.1808 71.4081 73.0410
June 74.6252 72.2864 73.3548
July 75.1858 73.8713 74.4620
August 74.5859 72.7774 73.6099
September 73.8535 73.1254 73.4887
October 75.7097 73.5061 74.6874
November 77.6419 74.2699 76.2258
December 78.8013 76.5510 77.8535