2017 KES to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0787 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.0764 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0776 MOP

2017 KES to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.0787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0770 to the December average rate of 0.0781, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0787 was down 1.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0796, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 393 MOP

2016 Average 394 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 382 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.41 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0782

0.0769

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KES 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 0.0774, compared to 0.0778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0774

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0018 MOP (High: 0.0782 / Low: 0.0764). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MOP (High: 0.0783 / Low: 0.0779).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0781) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0789), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-1.04%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0781

2016 Avg (September) 0.0789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0782	0.0764	0.0770
February	0.0777	0.0765	0.0771
March	0.0781	0.0770	0.0777
April	0.0779	0.0773	0.0775
May	0.0781	0.0772	0.0777
June	0.0779	0.0773	0.0776
July	0.0778	0.0765	0.0773
August	0.0786	0.0772	0.0777
September	0.0787	0.0776	0.0781
October	0.0781	0.0774	0.0777
November	0.0780	0.0773	0.0776
December	0.0783	0.0779	0.0781