YEARLY HIGH
2.2116 MOP
YEARLY LOW
2.1873 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1959 MOP

2016 QAR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 2.2116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 2.1873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0243 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2012 to the December average rate of 2.1952, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2116 was up 0.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,058 MOP
2015 Average 10,964 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 10,936 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.69 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2019
2.1931
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 2.1971, compared to 2.1946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0205 MOP (High: 2.2116 / Low: 2.1911). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 MOP (High: 2.1972 / Low: 2.1920).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0205
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.2012) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1955), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0056 (+0.26%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.2012
2015 Avg (January) 2.1955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2116 2.1911 2.2012
February 2.2063 2.1953 2.2011
March 2.2006 2.1896 2.1939
April 2.1972 2.1920 2.1939
May 2.1995 2.1926 2.1966
June 2.2007 2.1904 2.1959
July 2.2015 2.1891 2.1946
August 2.2013 2.1926 2.1945
September 2.1998 2.1911 2.1945
October 2.1978 2.1873 2.1938
November 2.2014 2.1903 2.1951
December 2.2030 2.1901 2.1952