YEARLY HIGH
0.0208 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0170 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0184 MOP

2017 KMF to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0173 to the December average rate of 0.0193, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0208 was up 11.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0187, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104 MOP
2016 Average 90 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 85 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.25 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0197
0.0170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0176, compared to 0.0192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0017 MOP (High: 0.0208 / Low: 0.0191). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MOP (High: 0.0175 / Low: 0.0171).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0194) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0180), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+7.81%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0194
2016 Avg (August) 0.0180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0175 0.0170 0.0173
February 0.0175 0.0171 0.0173
March 0.0177 0.0170 0.0174
April 0.0178 0.0172 0.0174
May 0.0183 0.0177 0.0180
June 0.0186 0.0182 0.0183
July 0.0192 0.0185 0.0188
August 0.0208 0.0191 0.0194
September 0.0197 0.0192 0.0195
October 0.0194 0.0190 0.0192
November 0.0195 0.0189 0.0191
December 0.0196 0.0191 0.0193