YEARLY HIGH
0.0140 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0127 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0134 MOP

2016 XOF to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XOF to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.0140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.0127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0132 to the December average rate of 0.0128, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0140 was down 4.95% 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 XOF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 70 MOP
2015 Average 68 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 63 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.57 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0138
0.0128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF 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 0.0135, compared to 0.0133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0006 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: 0.0135).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0137) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.70%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0137
2015 Avg (May) 0.0136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

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