YEARLY HIGH
14.7025 ISK
YEARLY LOW
12.1510 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2927 ISK

2017 MOP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 14.7025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 12.1510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5515 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3043 to the December average rate of 13.0212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.7025 was down 10.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.3650, 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 73,513 ISK
2016 Average 75,509 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 60,755 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,757.63 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.4776
12.3987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to ISK 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 13.5126, compared to 13.0729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 1.0294 ISK (High: 14.2283 / Low: 13.1989). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1952 ISK (High: 13.2485 / Low: 13.0534).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.0294
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1952

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9415 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 14.3043) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.2117), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9073 (-11.77%).

2017 Avg (January) 14.3043
2016 Avg (January) 16.2117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.7025 14.0796 14.3043
February 14.3591 13.3558 13.9424
March 14.1368 13.3313 13.6663
April 14.2283 13.1989 13.7659
May 13.2711 12.3649 12.8244
June 13.1060 12.1510 12.5720
July 13.4098 12.6898 12.9827
August 13.5916 12.9453 13.1571
September 13.4423 12.9613 13.2032
October 13.2485 13.0534 13.1156
November 13.2317 12.7868 12.9576
December 13.1827 12.8302 13.0212