YEARLY HIGH
0.0748 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0678 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0716 MOP

2017 JPY to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.0748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0695 to the December average rate of 0.0713, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0748 was down 6.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0799, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 37,401 MOP
2016 Average 36,855 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 33,916 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,484.71 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0737
0.0691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0713, compared to 0.0719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0035 MOP (High: 0.0748 / Low: 0.0713). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 MOP (High: 0.0719 / Low: 0.0706).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0728) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0783), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0056 (-7.12%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0728
2016 Avg (September) 0.0783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0708 0.0678 0.0695
February 0.0716 0.0698 0.0708
March 0.0724 0.0692 0.0707
April 0.0741 0.0718 0.0728
May 0.0724 0.0701 0.0714
June 0.0734 0.0714 0.0724
July 0.0726 0.0705 0.0715
August 0.0739 0.0725 0.0733
September 0.0748 0.0713 0.0728
October 0.0720 0.0704 0.0712
November 0.0725 0.0704 0.0712
December 0.0719 0.0706 0.0713