YEARLY HIGH
0.1625 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1090 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1317 MOP

2015 RUB to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RUB to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.1625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0535 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1250 to the December average rate of 0.1138, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1625 was down 33.14% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.2430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 812 MOP
2014 Average 1,058 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 545 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 267.38 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1620
0.1094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.1394, compared to 0.1240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0215 MOP (High: 0.1362 / Low: 0.1147). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 MOP (High: 0.1221 / Low: 0.1158).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0215
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 0.1576) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2289), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0713 (-31.14%).

2015 Avg (May) 0.1576
2014 Avg (May) 0.2289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1362 0.1147 0.1250
February 0.1305 0.1145 0.1244
March 0.1391 0.1282 0.1331
April 0.1593 0.1384 0.1506
May 0.1625 0.1520 0.1576
June 0.1510 0.1417 0.1459
July 0.1441 0.1305 0.1393
August 0.1299 0.1125 0.1221
September 0.1221 0.1158 0.1194
October 0.1303 0.1207 0.1266
November 0.1270 0.1194 0.1227
December 0.1198 0.1090 0.1138