YEARLY HIGH
2.1438 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.8830 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0292 MOP

2016 PLN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 2.1438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.8830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2608 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9788 to the December average rate of 1.8998, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1438 was down 5.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2655, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 42,876 MOP
2015 Average 42,385 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 37,660 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,215.95 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1216
1.8796
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to MOP 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 2.0458, compared to 2.0126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1521 MOP (High: 2.0544 / Low: 1.9023). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0491 MOP (High: 1.9321 / Low: 1.8830).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1521
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0491

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0830 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0830

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 2.1014) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1385), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0371 (-1.73%).

2016 Avg (April) 2.1014
2015 Avg (April) 2.1385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0358 1.9451 1.9788
February 2.0542 1.9789 2.0251
March 2.1400 2.0099 2.0749
April 2.1438 2.0438 2.1014
May 2.1008 2.0166 2.0501
June 2.1039 1.9758 2.0445
July 2.0472 1.9941 2.0124
August 2.1089 2.0445 2.0812
September 2.0923 2.0418 2.0724
October 2.0883 2.0091 2.0464
November 2.0544 1.9023 1.9634
December 1.9321 1.8830 1.8998