YEARLY HIGH
1.3433 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.2210 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2893 BWP

2017 MOP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.3433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.2210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1222 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3254 to the December average rate of 1.2620, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3433 was down 7.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4572, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,716 BWP
2016 Average 6,812 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 6,105 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 611.09 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

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MOP to BWP 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 1.3008, compared to 1.2779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0691 BWP (High: 1.2901 / Low: 1.2210). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0173 BWP (High: 1.2820 / Low: 1.2647).

December Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0691
June Spread (Stable) Âą0.0173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0468 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0468

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.3254) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4370), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1116 (-7.77%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.3254
2016 Avg (January) 1.4370

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Month High Low Average
January 1.3433 1.3079 1.3254
February 1.3200 1.2950 1.3077
March 1.3145 1.2606 1.2935
April 1.3355 1.2856 1.3122
May 1.3157 1.2713 1.2941
June 1.2820 1.2647 1.2720
July 1.2922 1.2562 1.2745
August 1.2805 1.2465 1.2691
September 1.2906 1.2428 1.2618
October 1.3151 1.2725 1.2910
November 1.3285 1.2857 1.3087
December 1.2901 1.2210 1.2620