YEARLY HIGH
0.1332 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1158 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1236 MOP

2017 HTG to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 0.1332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.1158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0174 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1196 to the December average rate of 0.1260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1332 was down 5.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 666 MOP
2016 Average 635 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 579 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87.24 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1305
0.1153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1200, compared to 0.1272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0132 MOP (High: 0.1304 / Low: 0.1172). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 MOP (High: 0.1171 / Low: 0.1160).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1267) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1247), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+1.59%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1267
2016 Avg (August) 0.1247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1210 0.1178 0.1196
February 0.1204 0.1184 0.1195
March 0.1234 0.1158 0.1196
April 0.1175 0.1160 0.1171
May 0.1171 0.1160 0.1166
June 0.1304 0.1172 0.1276
July 0.1296 0.1285 0.1292
August 0.1332 0.1215 0.1267
September 0.1281 0.1263 0.1275
October 0.1281 0.1259 0.1272
November 0.1280 0.1258 0.1269
December 0.1278 0.1253 0.1260