YEARLY HIGH
0.1375 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1164 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1234 MOP

2017 BTN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.1375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.1164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0211 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1173 to the December average rate of 0.1253, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1375 was up 13.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1209, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 688 MOP
2016 Average 595 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 582 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.52 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1279
0.1164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.1218, compared to 0.1249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0127 MOP (High: 0.1375 / Low: 0.1248). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 MOP (High: 0.1252 / Low: 0.1238).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1269) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1194), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+6.32%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1269
2016 Avg (August) 0.1194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1182 0.1164 0.1173
February 0.1202 0.1180 0.1192
March 0.1237 0.1188 0.1212
April 0.1253 0.1231 0.1242
May 0.1252 0.1233 0.1244
June 0.1252 0.1238 0.1245
July 0.1254 0.1236 0.1246
August 0.1375 0.1248 0.1269
September 0.1266 0.1224 0.1251
October 0.1242 0.1226 0.1235
November 0.1250 0.1228 0.1239
December 0.1260 0.1244 0.1253