YEARLY HIGH
0.0770 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0694 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0742 MOP

2016 XPF to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XPF to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.0770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.0694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0730 to the December average rate of 0.0705, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0770 was down 5.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0812, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 385 MOP
2015 Average 371 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 347 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.92 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0763
0.0700
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0748, compared to 0.0736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0035 MOP (High: 0.0744 / Low: 0.0709). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MOP (High: 0.0755 / Low: 0.0748).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0757) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0747), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+1.33%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0757
2015 Avg (May) 0.0747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0735 0.0723 0.0730
February 0.0760 0.0731 0.0745
March 0.0760 0.0728 0.0745
April 0.0765 0.0751 0.0758
May 0.0770 0.0743 0.0757
June 0.0763 0.0739 0.0753
July 0.0747 0.0737 0.0742
August 0.0759 0.0743 0.0751
September 0.0755 0.0748 0.0751
October 0.0752 0.0730 0.0740
November 0.0744 0.0709 0.0724
December 0.0720 0.0694 0.0705