YEARLY HIGH
8.6609 AFN
YEARLY LOW
8.2835 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4662 AFN

2017 MOP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 8.6609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 8.2835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3774 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3551 to the December average rate of 8.6018, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.6609 was down 0.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 8.7077, 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 43,305 AFN
2016 Average 42,386 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 41,418 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,887.06 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.6273
8.3207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to AFN 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 8.4067, compared to 8.5257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1356 AFN (High: 8.5363 / Low: 8.4007). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0754 AFN (High: 8.5357 / Low: 8.4604).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1356
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0754

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 8.6018) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.3123), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2894 (+3.48%).

2017 Avg (December) 8.6018
2016 Avg (December) 8.3123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3937 8.2835 8.3551
February 8.4024 8.3196 8.3583
March 8.4265 8.3198 8.3463
April 8.4478 8.3175 8.4127
May 8.5363 8.4007 8.4830
June 8.5451 8.4217 8.4846
July 8.5364 8.4577 8.4983
August 8.5572 8.4433 8.5074
September 8.5458 8.4619 8.5114
October 8.5357 8.4604 8.4927
November 8.5815 8.4887 8.5429
December 8.6609 8.5414 8.6018