YEARLY HIGH
0.0140 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0127 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0135 MOP

2016 XAF to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.0140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0133 to the December average rate of 0.0128, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0140 was down 4.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0147, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70 MOP
2015 Average 68 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 63 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.78 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0139
0.0127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0136, compared to 0.0134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0007 MOP (High: 0.0135 / Low: 0.0129). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MOP (High: 0.0137 / Low: 0.0136).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0138) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.26%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0138
2015 Avg (May) 0.0136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0134 0.0131 0.0133
February 0.0138 0.0133 0.0136
March 0.0138 0.0133 0.0136
April 0.0139 0.0137 0.0138
May 0.0140 0.0136 0.0138
June 0.0138 0.0134 0.0137
July 0.0135 0.0134 0.0135
August 0.0138 0.0135 0.0136
September 0.0137 0.0136 0.0136
October 0.0136 0.0132 0.0134
November 0.0135 0.0129 0.0131
December 0.0131 0.0127 0.0128