YEARLY HIGH
0.2355 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.2013 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2162 BGN

2017 MOP to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to BGN 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 10, dropping to 0.2013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0342 BGN. 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 0.2355, 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 1,177 BGN
2016 Average 1,106 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,007 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170.82 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2330
0.2011
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BGN 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 0.0079 BGN (High: 0.2355 / Low: 0.2276). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 BGN (High: 0.2094 / Low: 0.2056).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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: 0.2246), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+2.58%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2304
2016 Avg (January) 0.2246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2355 0.2276 0.2304
February 0.2318 0.2266 0.2299
March 0.2323 0.2250 0.2289
April 0.2306 0.2232 0.2279
May 0.2245 0.2171 0.2206
June 0.2185 0.2132 0.2170
July 0.2144 0.2071 0.2112
August 0.2076 0.2018 0.2057
September 0.2070 0.2013 0.2038
October 0.2094 0.2056 0.2070
November 0.2104 0.2037 0.2072
December 0.2073 0.2027 0.2052