YEARLY HIGH
0.6020 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.4762 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5455 MOP

2016 ZAR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.6020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.4762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1258 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4926 to the December average rate of 0.5766, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6020 was down 14.62% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7051, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 30,101 MOP
2015 Average 31,464 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 23,811 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,289.60 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5894
0.4838
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.5201, compared to 0.5709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0555 MOP (High: 0.5620 / Low: 0.5065). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 MOP (High: 0.5907 / Low: 0.5666).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0555
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0240 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.5720) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5646), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0075 (+1.32%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.5720
2015 Avg (November) 0.5646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5170 0.4762 0.4926
February 0.5258 0.4969 0.5074
March 0.5409 0.5048 0.5203
April 0.5615 0.5251 0.5469
May 0.5620 0.5065 0.5229
June 0.5552 0.5115 0.5303
July 0.5736 0.5407 0.5551
August 0.5991 0.5453 0.5806
September 0.5916 0.5475 0.5676
October 0.5886 0.5589 0.5736
November 0.6020 0.5539 0.5720
December 0.5907 0.5666 0.5766