YEARLY HIGH
1.2447 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.1445 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1878 MOP

2017 CNY to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.2447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 1.1445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1002 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1580 to the December average rate of 1.2209, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2447 was up 0.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2384, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 31,118 MOP
2016 Average 30,105 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 28,613 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,505.13 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2334
1.1511
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1.1645, compared to 1.2111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1645
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0388 MOP (High: 1.2290 / Low: 1.1903). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 MOP (High: 1.1694 / Low: 1.1570).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0388
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.2265) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1975), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0290 (+2.42%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.2265
2016 Avg (September) 1.1975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1689 1.1445 1.1580
February 1.1694 1.1570 1.1630
March 1.1680 1.1455 1.1593
April 1.1765 1.1593 1.1638
May 1.1755 1.1568 1.1643
June 1.1850 1.1716 1.1786
July 1.1960 1.1770 1.1863
August 1.2290 1.1903 1.2062
September 1.2447 1.2063 1.2265
October 1.2230 1.2056 1.2133
November 1.2221 1.2074 1.2135
December 1.2360 1.2110 1.2209