YEARLY HIGH
4433.9115 IRR
YEARLY LOW
3745.8679 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4118.3428 IRR

2017 MOP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4433.9115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 3745.8679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 688.0437 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3970.0138 to the December average rate of 4379.8781, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4433.9115 was up 16.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 3808.8946, 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 22,169,558 IRR
2016 Average 18,851,269 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 18,729,339 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,440,218.28 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4420.8645
3929.0274
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to IRR 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 4037.3359, compared to 4199.3497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 162.0138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4037.3359
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4199.3497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 332.7442 IRR (High: 4078.6120 / Low: 3745.8679). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 31.2087 IRR (High: 4066.1738 / Low: 4034.9651).

January Spread (Volatile) ±332.7442
April Spread (Stable) ±31.2087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 10.1844 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.1844

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 4379.8781) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3762.3953), the exchange rate shifted by +617.4828 (+16.41%).

2017 Avg (December) 4379.8781
2016 Avg (December) 3762.3953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4078.6120 3745.8679 3970.0138
February 4072.3792 4034.0291 4053.4330
March 4094.9763 4042.7034 4058.1529
April 4066.1738 4034.9651 4047.9685
May 4068.4660 4028.6559 4049.5377
June 4066.4915 4031.3002 4044.9093
July 4103.6562 4034.8616 4060.2394
August 4137.2096 4041.7006 4083.4407
September 4164.4895 4098.6188 4135.5013
October 4306.5614 4136.6306 4219.5213
November 4350.0538 4294.7010 4317.5173
December 4433.9115 4322.0640 4379.8781