YEARLY HIGH
0.2355 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.2014 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2163 BAM

2017 MOP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.2014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0342 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2304 to the December average rate of 0.2052, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2355 was down 0.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2356, 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 1,178 BAM
2016 Average 1,106 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 1,007 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170.78 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2331
0.2011
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BAM 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 0.2258, compared to 0.2067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0084 BAM (High: 0.2355 / Low: 0.2271). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 BAM (High: 0.2093 / Low: 0.2056).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0084
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2304) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2245), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+2.61%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2304
2016 Avg (January) 0.2245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2355 0.2271 0.2304
February 0.2319 0.2264 0.2298
March 0.2325 0.2250 0.2290
April 0.2310 0.2232 0.2279
May 0.2245 0.2171 0.2207
June 0.2185 0.2132 0.2171
July 0.2144 0.2076 0.2113
August 0.2075 0.2016 0.2058
September 0.2071 0.2014 0.2037
October 0.2093 0.2056 0.2069
November 0.2103 0.2039 0.2074
December 0.2072 0.2027 0.2052