YEARLY HIGH
8.1068 MOP
YEARLY LOW
7.9205 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0239 MOP

2017 USD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the USD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 8.1068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 7.9205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1864 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9877 to the December average rate of 8.0484, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.1068 was up 0.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.0531, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,534 MOP
2016 Average 39,978 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 39,602 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 931.79 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.0626
7.9809
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 8.0047, compared to 8.0431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.0047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1200 MOP (High: 8.1068 / Low: 7.9868). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0619 MOP (High: 8.0423 / Low: 7.9804).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1200
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0619

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0135 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 8.0456) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.9902), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0554 (+0.69%).

2017 Avg (August) 8.0456
2016 Avg (August) 7.9902

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.0292 7.9397 7.9877
February 8.0310 7.9501 7.9935
March 8.0231 7.9205 7.9911
April 8.0423 7.9804 8.0156
May 8.0558 7.9767 8.0149
June 8.0532 7.9822 8.0256
July 8.0747 7.9560 8.0309
August 8.1068 7.9868 8.0456
September 8.0964 8.0145 8.0558
October 8.0941 8.0149 8.0423
November 8.0748 7.9923 8.0360
December 8.0793 8.0162 8.0484