2017 GTQ to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1087 MOP

YEARLY LOW

1.0568 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0915 MOP

2017 GTQ to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 1.1087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.0568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0519 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0626 to the December average rate of 1.0947, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1087 was up 3.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0709, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,544 MOP

2016 Average 5,258 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 5,284 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 259.72 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1113

1.0581

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 1.0842, compared to 1.0989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0842

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0177 MOP (High: 1.0873 / Low: 1.0696). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 MOP (High: 1.0946 / Low: 1.0901).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0177

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.1069) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0600), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0469 (+4.43%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.1069

2016 Avg (August) 1.0600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0690	1.0568	1.0626
February	1.0873	1.0696	1.0782
March	1.0912	1.0835	1.0865
April	1.0946	1.0901	1.0914
May	1.0959	1.0909	1.0931
June	1.0960	1.0907	1.0935
July	1.1035	1.0953	1.0999
August	1.1087	1.0982	1.1069
September	1.1052	1.0969	1.1026
October	1.0969	1.0923	1.0940
November	1.1030	1.0886	1.0950
December	1.0965	1.0906	1.0947