YEARLY HIGH
0.9817 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.9650 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9711 HKD

2017 MOP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 0.9817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 0.9650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0167 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9711 to the December average rate of 0.9707, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9817 was up 0.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9739, 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 4,908 HKD
2016 Average 4,854 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 4,825 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.56 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9726
0.9696
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to HKD 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 0.9711, compared to 0.9712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9711
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0144 HKD (High: 0.9817 / Low: 0.9672). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 HKD (High: 0.9740 / Low: 0.9666).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.9724) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9707), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.17%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.9724
2016 Avg (July) 0.9707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9767 0.9659 0.9711
February 0.9759 0.9662 0.9708
March 0.9805 0.9685 0.9718
April 0.9750 0.9671 0.9698
May 0.9758 0.9673 0.9716
June 0.9759 0.9682 0.9717
July 0.9817 0.9672 0.9724
August 0.9792 0.9652 0.9721
September 0.9738 0.9663 0.9700
October 0.9739 0.9650 0.9705
November 0.9769 0.9674 0.9713
December 0.9740 0.9666 0.9707