YEARLY HIGH
0.1434 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1305 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1377 MOP

2017 RUB to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 0.1434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1334 to the December average rate of 0.1374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1434 was up 8.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 717 MOP
2016 Average 600 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 653 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.37 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1426
0.1326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.1382, compared to 0.1372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0094 MOP (High: 0.1424 / Low: 0.1331). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 MOP (High: 0.1407 / Low: 0.1378).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.1417) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0217 (+18.11%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.1417
2016 Avg (April) 0.1200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1352 0.1305 0.1334
February 0.1407 0.1333 0.1368
March 0.1429 0.1345 0.1382
April 0.1434 0.1398 0.1417
May 0.1425 0.1366 0.1403
June 0.1424 0.1331 0.1385
July 0.1366 0.1324 0.1348
August 0.1385 0.1328 0.1355
September 0.1414 0.1382 0.1398
October 0.1407 0.1378 0.1393
November 0.1382 0.1332 0.1363
December 0.1397 0.1356 0.1374