YEARLY HIGH
4.0326 MOP
YEARLY LOW
3.7441 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8974 MOP

2017 FJD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FJD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 4.0326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 3.7441.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2885 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8361 to the December average rate of 3.8977, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.0326 was up 2.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.9233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,163 MOP
2016 Average 19,171 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 18,720 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,442.62 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.0100
3.8090
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 3.8553, compared to 3.9395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0841 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1433 MOP (High: 3.8874 / Low: 3.7441). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0626 MOP (High: 3.8741 / Low: 3.8115).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1433
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0626

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0660 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0660

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 3.9876) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.8968), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0909 (+2.33%).

2017 Avg (August) 3.9876
2016 Avg (August) 3.8968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8874 3.7441 3.8361
February 3.9351 3.8404 3.8839
March 3.8930 3.7898 3.8473
April 3.8741 3.8115 3.8462
May 3.8803 3.7753 3.8258
June 3.9366 3.8362 3.8928
July 4.0277 3.9002 3.9542
August 4.0326 3.9215 3.9876
September 4.0254 3.9443 3.9932
October 3.9877 3.8635 3.9272
November 3.9055 3.8376 3.8769
December 3.9439 3.8490 3.8977