YEARLY HIGH
0.4206 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.3827 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3978 BRL

2017 MOP to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.4206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.3827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0378 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4002 to the December average rate of 0.4097, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4206 was down 18.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5145, 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 2,103 BRL
2016 Average 2,180 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,914 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189.23 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4129
0.3863
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BRL 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 0.3970, compared to 0.3986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3970
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0330 BRL (High: 0.4206 / Low: 0.3875). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 BRL (High: 0.3922 / Low: 0.3834).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0330
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.4000) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4424), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0425 (-9.60%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.4000
2016 Avg (May) 0.4424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4108 0.3927 0.4002
February 0.3922 0.3834 0.3885
March 0.3997 0.3837 0.3909
April 0.3964 0.3867 0.3919
May 0.4206 0.3875 0.4000
June 0.4172 0.4045 0.4106
July 0.4122 0.3902 0.3987
August 0.3986 0.3860 0.3920
September 0.3969 0.3827 0.3887
October 0.4099 0.3893 0.3966
November 0.4125 0.3985 0.4061
December 0.4152 0.4018 0.4097