YEARLY HIGH
0.1724 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1498 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1618 CAD

2017 MOP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.1724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.1498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0226 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1654 to the December average rate of 0.1585, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1724 was down 5.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1816, 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 862 CAD
2016 Average 829 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 749 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.23 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1713
0.1509
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to CAD 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 0.1667, compared to 0.1569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0076 CAD (High: 0.1691 / Low: 0.1616). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 CAD (High: 0.1611 / Low: 0.1578).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.1696) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1619), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+4.81%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.1696
2016 Avg (May) 0.1619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1682 0.1630 0.1654
February 0.1665 0.1627 0.1639
March 0.1694 0.1660 0.1675
April 0.1702 0.1655 0.1677
May 0.1724 0.1669 0.1696
June 0.1691 0.1616 0.1658
July 0.1617 0.1548 0.1581
August 0.1589 0.1544 0.1567
September 0.1552 0.1498 0.1526
October 0.1606 0.1542 0.1566
November 0.1611 0.1578 0.1588
December 0.1604 0.1561 0.1585