YEARLY HIGH
0.4637 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.4531 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4578 AED

2017 MOP to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.4637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.4531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4598 to the December average rate of 0.4564, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4637 was up 0.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4611, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,319 AED
2016 Average 2,297 AED
Yearly Trough Low 2,265 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.37 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4602
0.4556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to AED 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 0.4589, compared to 0.4567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0068 AED (High: 0.4599 / Low: 0.4531). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 AED (High: 0.4603 / Low: 0.4567).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.4596) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4597), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.02%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.4596
2016 Avg (March) 0.4597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4626 0.4574 0.4598
February 0.4620 0.4574 0.4595
March 0.4637 0.4578 0.4596
April 0.4603 0.4567 0.4582
May 0.4605 0.4559 0.4583
June 0.4601 0.4561 0.4577
July 0.4617 0.4549 0.4574
August 0.4599 0.4531 0.4565
September 0.4583 0.4537 0.4559
October 0.4583 0.4538 0.4567
November 0.4595 0.4549 0.4571
December 0.4582 0.4546 0.4564