YEARLY HIGH
0.2850 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.2466 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2659 MOP

2016 UYU to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UYU to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.2850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.2466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0384 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2615 to the December average rate of 0.2778, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2850 was down 13.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3308, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,425 MOP
2015 Average 1,470 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,233 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 192.08 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2872
0.2448
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.2551, compared to 0.2766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0127 MOP (High: 0.2806 / Low: 0.2679). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 MOP (High: 0.2503 / Low: 0.2466).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.2809) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2709), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0100 (+3.70%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.2809
2015 Avg (November) 0.2709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2674 0.2583 0.2615
February 0.2583 0.2490 0.2536
March 0.2503 0.2466 0.2484
April 0.2576 0.2504 0.2533
May 0.2580 0.2516 0.2541
June 0.2612 0.2574 0.2597
July 0.2683 0.2602 0.2640
August 0.2806 0.2679 0.2760
September 0.2811 0.2731 0.2773
October 0.2849 0.2804 0.2837
November 0.2850 0.2748 0.2809
December 0.2815 0.2733 0.2778