2017 MOP to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.7422 JPY

YEARLY LOW

13.3686 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.9761 JPY

2017 MOP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 14.7422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 13.3686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3736 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3998 to the December average rate of 14.0320, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.7422 was down 2.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.1081, 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 73,711 JPY

2016 Average 68,019 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 66,843 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,867.75 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.4753

13.5684

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to JPY 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 14.0382, compared to 13.9141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0382

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.6637 JPY (High: 14.0323 / Low: 13.3686). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2500 JPY (High: 13.7837 / Low: 13.5337).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6637

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2500

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3983 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 14.3998) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.7801), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3803 (-2.57%).

2017 Avg (January) 14.3998

2016 Avg (January) 14.7801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.7422	14.1338	14.3998
February	14.3298	13.9665	14.1343
March	14.4427	13.8099	14.1390
April	13.9182	13.4928	13.7407
May	14.2556	13.8104	13.9977
June	14.0090	13.6200	13.8176
July	14.1807	13.7799	13.9803
August	13.7837	13.5337	13.6439
September	14.0323	13.3686	13.7465
October	14.1955	13.8977	14.0424
November	14.2098	13.7880	14.0396
December	14.1668	13.9122	14.0320