YEARLY HIGH
8.7501 KGS
YEARLY LOW
6.9466 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5697 KGS

2017 MOP to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 8.7501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 6.9466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8036 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6822 to the December average rate of 8.6501, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.7501 was down 8.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.5118, 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 43,751 KGS
2016 Average 43,731 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 34,733 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,017.80 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.7047
8.4338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KGS 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 8.5790, compared to 8.5605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.7035 KGS (High: 8.6500 / Low: 6.9466). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0680 KGS (High: 8.5455 / Low: 8.4776).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.7035
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0680

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1596 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 8.6822) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.4681), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7860 (-8.30%).

2017 Avg (January) 8.6822
2016 Avg (January) 9.4681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7501 8.6182 8.6822
February 8.7336 8.6066 8.6631
March 8.7440 8.5474 8.6469
April 8.5743 8.3629 8.4872
May 8.5045 8.3958 8.4590
June 8.6141 8.4718 8.5355
July 8.6857 8.5111 8.6125
August 8.6500 6.9466 8.4563
September 8.5455 8.4776 8.5088
October 8.5512 8.4809 8.5182
November 8.7209 8.5374 8.6168
December 8.6993 8.6023 8.6501