2016 XDR to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.3927 MOP

YEARLY LOW

10.6854 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.1150 MOP

2016 XDR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 11.3927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 10.6854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7072 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0775 to the December average rate of 10.7647, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.3927 was down 1.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.5968, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,963 MOP

2015 Average 55,865 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 53,427 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,536.10 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.3308

10.7132

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 11.1995, compared to 11.0305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1995

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.3026 MOP (High: 11.0880 / Low: 10.7854). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0871 MOP (High: 11.2217 / Low: 11.1346).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3026

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0871

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.1554 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1554

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 11.2793) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.2230), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0563 (+0.50%).

2016 Avg (May) 11.2793

2015 Avg (May) 11.2230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.1300	11.0358	11.0775
February	11.2925	11.0501	11.1773
March	11.2567	11.0630	11.1544
April	11.3365	11.2155	11.2539
May	11.3927	11.2256	11.2793
June	11.3837	11.1096	11.2545
July	11.1778	11.0549	11.1179
August	11.2586	11.1164	11.1692
September	11.2217	11.1346	11.1802
October	11.1545	10.9290	11.0310
November	11.0880	10.7854	10.9201
December	10.9100	10.6854	10.7647