YEARLY HIGH
4.8215 MOP
YEARLY LOW
4.0849 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6685 MOP

2017 AZN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 4.8215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 4.0849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7365 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3119 to the December average rate of 4.7423, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.8215 was down 10.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.3856, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,107 MOP
2016 Average 24,977 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 20,425 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,682.67 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.8028
4.2673
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 4.5912, compared to 4.7459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.4336 MOP (High: 4.5386 / Low: 4.1050). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0527 MOP (High: 4.7541 / Low: 4.7014).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4336
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0527

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0185 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 4.7551) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.2671), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5120 (-9.72%).

2017 Avg (April) 4.7551
2016 Avg (April) 5.2671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4484 4.0849 4.3119
February 4.5386 4.1050 4.3818
March 4.6967 4.4509 4.6040
April 4.8215 4.6612 4.7551
May 4.7919 4.7013 4.7565
June 4.7690 4.7140 4.7380
July 4.7890 4.7159 4.7582
August 4.7859 4.6981 4.7509
September 4.7782 4.7144 4.7482
October 4.8029 4.7173 4.7451
November 4.7541 4.7014 4.7305
December 4.7821 4.7154 4.7423