YEARLY HIGH
3.4196 ETB
YEARLY LOW
2.7926 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9859 ETB

2017 MOP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 3.4196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 2.7926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6270 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8248 to the December average rate of 3.3992, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.4196 was up 21.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8173, 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 17,098 ETB
2016 Average 13,656 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 13,963 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,135.25 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.4566
2.7673
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to ETB 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 2.8508, compared to 3.1210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2702 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.4817 ETB (High: 3.4022 / Low: 2.9205). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0284 ETB (High: 2.8869 / Low: 2.8585).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4817
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0284

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 3.3983) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.7923), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6060 (+21.70%).

2017 Avg (November) 3.3983
2016 Avg (November) 2.7923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8489 2.7926 2.8248
February 2.8591 2.8070 2.8361
March 2.8658 2.8324 2.8446
April 2.8753 2.8324 2.8516
May 2.8869 2.8585 2.8699
June 2.8994 2.8592 2.8777
July 2.9129 2.8792 2.8927
August 2.9184 2.8786 2.8999
September 2.9387 2.8910 2.9183
October 3.4022 2.9205 3.2175
November 3.4196 3.3755 3.3983
December 3.4184 3.3691 3.3992