YEARLY HIGH
1.0363 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.0187 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0297 MOP

2017 HKD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 1.0363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 1.0187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0176 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0298 to the December average rate of 1.0302, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0363 was up 0.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0340, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 25,908 MOP
2016 Average 25,751 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 25,467 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 441.07 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0314
1.0282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 1.0298, compared to 1.0297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0152 MOP (High: 1.0339 / Low: 1.0187). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 MOP (High: 1.0345 / Low: 1.0267).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 1.0304) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0299), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.05%).

2017 Avg (October) 1.0304
2016 Avg (October) 1.0299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0353 1.0238 1.0298
February 1.0350 1.0247 1.0301
March 1.0325 1.0199 1.0290
April 1.0340 1.0256 1.0311
May 1.0338 1.0248 1.0292
June 1.0328 1.0247 1.0292
July 1.0339 1.0187 1.0284
August 1.0361 1.0212 1.0287
September 1.0349 1.0269 1.0309
October 1.0363 1.0268 1.0304
November 1.0337 1.0236 1.0295
December 1.0345 1.0267 1.0302