YEARLY HIGH
6.4687 PHP
YEARLY LOW
6.1475 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2788 PHP

2017 MOP to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 6.4687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 6.1475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3211 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2277 to the December average rate of 6.2481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.4687 was up 3.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.2648, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,343 PHP
2016 Average 29,699 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 30,738 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,605.61 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.4057
6.1940
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to PHP 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 6.2350, compared to 6.3225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2350
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1765 PHP (High: 6.4139 / Low: 6.2374). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0756 PHP (High: 6.2524 / Low: 6.1768).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1765
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0756

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0876 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 6.3880) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.0519), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3361 (+5.55%).

2017 Avg (October) 6.3880
2016 Avg (October) 6.0519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2842 6.1686 6.2277
February 6.3040 6.2057 6.2539
March 6.3397 6.2442 6.2850
April 6.2701 6.1475 6.2154
May 6.2524 6.1768 6.2163
June 6.3038 6.1485 6.2117
July 6.3658 6.2496 6.3024
August 6.4139 6.2374 6.3333
September 6.3801 6.2914 6.3278
October 6.4687 6.2921 6.3880
November 6.4009 6.2382 6.3356
December 6.3007 6.1926 6.2481