YEARLY HIGH
58.8462 KMF
YEARLY LOW
47.9756 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.4204 KMF

2017 MOP to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 58.8462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 47.9756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8706 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.9339 to the December average rate of 51.6817, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 58.8462 was down 0.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 59.3705, 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 294,231 KMF
2016 Average 277,452 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 239,878 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,353.19 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

58.5952
50.6589
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KMF 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 56.8387, compared to 52.0021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.8387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.0021

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 4.3047 KMF (High: 52.2803 / Low: 47.9756). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1399 KMF (High: 52.2351 / Low: 51.0952).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.3047
December Spread (Stable) ±1.1399

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.8255 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 57.9339) against the same month in 2016 (average: 56.3451), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5888 (+2.82%).

2017 Avg (January) 57.9339
2016 Avg (January) 56.3451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 58.8462 57.1769 57.9339
February 58.4322 57.0146 57.8592
March 58.7745 56.6567 57.6357
April 58.0512 56.1452 57.3898
May 56.5355 54.6525 55.5644
June 55.0116 53.6709 54.6494
July 54.0104 52.1896 53.1959
August 52.2803 47.9756 51.5303
September 52.0899 50.7034 51.3202
October 52.7449 51.5597 52.0604
November 52.9171 51.2076 52.2242
December 52.2351 51.0952 51.6817