YEARLY HIGH
16.2924 JMD
YEARLY LOW
15.4672 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.9920 JMD

2017 MOP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 16.2924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 15.4672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8253 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1269 to the December average rate of 15.5461, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.2924 was up 0.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.1878, 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 81,462 JMD
2016 Average 78,233 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 77,336 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,126.33 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.2362
15.4834
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to JMD 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 16.1281, compared to 15.8560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2721 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.1281
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.8560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.4300 JMD (High: 16.1860 / Low: 15.7559). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0709 JMD (High: 16.1322 / Low: 16.0613).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4300
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0709

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2179 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 16.1220) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.9413), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1806 (+1.13%).

2017 Avg (September) 16.1220
2016 Avg (September) 15.9413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.1508 16.0354 16.1269
February 16.1414 16.0190 16.1067
March 16.1870 16.0781 16.1058
April 16.1322 16.0613 16.1074
May 16.2341 16.0442 16.1484
June 16.2403 16.1150 16.1735
July 16.1325 15.8752 15.9556
August 15.9952 15.7991 15.8752
September 16.2924 15.8674 16.1220
October 16.1860 15.7559 15.9257
November 15.8280 15.5557 15.7112
December 15.6350 15.4672 15.5461