2017 MOP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.0881 KES

YEARLY LOW

12.7084 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.8866 KES

2017 MOP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 13.0881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 12.7084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3797 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9874 to the December average rate of 12.8097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.0881 was up 1.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.8374, 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 65,440 KES

2016 Average 63,477 KES

Yearly Trough Low 63,542 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,898.35 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.0057

12.7854

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KES 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 12.9131, compared to 12.8600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9131

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.3064 KES (High: 13.0881 / Low: 12.7817). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0656 KES (High: 12.8417 / Low: 12.7761).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3064

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0656

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0980 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0980

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 12.9874) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.7688), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2185 (+1.71%).

2017 Avg (January) 12.9874

2016 Avg (January) 12.7688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.0881	12.7817	12.9874
February	13.0684	12.8710	12.9625
March	12.9796	12.8040	12.8645
April	12.9415	12.8339	12.8950
May	12.9527	12.7976	12.8776
June	12.9405	12.8310	12.8917
July	13.0675	12.8454	12.9292
August	12.9614	12.7300	12.8673
September	12.8881	12.7084	12.8037
October	12.9234	12.7967	12.8619
November	12.9294	12.8232	12.8884
December	12.8417	12.7761	12.8097