YEARLY HIGH
0.9462 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.9019 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9162 GTQ

2017 MOP to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.9462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.9019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0443 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9411 to the December average rate of 0.9135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9462 was down 2.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9702, 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 4,731 GTQ
2016 Average 4,755 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 4,510 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 221.66 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9449
0.8996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to GTQ 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 0.9224, compared to 0.9100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0153 GTQ (High: 0.9350 / Low: 0.9197). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 GTQ (High: 0.9173 / Low: 0.9136).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0153
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0136 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.9411) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9544), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0132 (-1.39%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.9411
2016 Avg (January) 0.9544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9462 0.9355 0.9411
February 0.9350 0.9197 0.9275
March 0.9230 0.9164 0.9204
April 0.9173 0.9136 0.9163
May 0.9167 0.9125 0.9149
June 0.9169 0.9124 0.9145
July 0.9130 0.9062 0.9092
August 0.9106 0.9019 0.9034
September 0.9116 0.9048 0.9069
October 0.9155 0.9116 0.9140
November 0.9186 0.9066 0.9132
December 0.9169 0.9120 0.9135