2017 MOP to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8762 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.8531 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8646 BOB

2017 MOP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 0.8762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.8531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8662 to the December average rate of 0.8589, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8762 was up 0.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8686, 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 4,381 BOB

2016 Average 4,314 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 4,265 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.41 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8675

0.8582

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BOB 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 0.8658, compared to 0.8634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8658

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0155 BOB (High: 0.8733 / Low: 0.8579). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 BOB (High: 0.8680 / Low: 0.8657).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0155

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.8667) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8656), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+0.13%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.8667

2016 Avg (September) 0.8656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8677	0.8625	0.8662
February	0.8673	0.8626	0.8658
March	0.8680	0.8657	0.8664
April	0.8676	0.8606	0.8653
May	0.8732	0.8614	0.8664
June	0.8660	0.8596	0.8647
July	0.8678	0.8585	0.8656
August	0.8733	0.8579	0.8652
September	0.8762	0.8608	0.8667
October	0.8657	0.8563	0.8599
November	0.8717	0.8597	0.8640
December	0.8623	0.8531	0.8589