YEARLY HIGH
0.8737 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.8034 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8423 CNY

2017 MOP to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.8737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.8034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0703 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8636 to the December average rate of 0.8191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8737 was up 0.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8708, 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 4,369 CNY
2016 Average 4,154 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 4,017 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 351.69 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8684
0.8106
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to CNY 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 0.8588, compared to 0.8258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0330 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8588
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0265 CNY (High: 0.8402 / Low: 0.8137). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 CNY (High: 0.8643 / Low: 0.8551).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0265
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.8636) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8190), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0446 (+5.44%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.8636
2016 Avg (January) 0.8190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8737 0.8555 0.8636
February 0.8643 0.8551 0.8599
March 0.8730 0.8562 0.8626
April 0.8626 0.8500 0.8593
May 0.8645 0.8507 0.8589
June 0.8535 0.8439 0.8484
July 0.8496 0.8361 0.8430
August 0.8402 0.8137 0.8291
September 0.8290 0.8034 0.8154
October 0.8294 0.8176 0.8242
November 0.8282 0.8183 0.8241
December 0.8258 0.8091 0.8191