YEARLY HIGH
113.6407 KPW
YEARLY LOW
111.0172 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
112.1673 KPW

2017 MOP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 113.6407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 111.0172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6234 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 112.6743 to the December average rate of 111.8243, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 113.6407 was up 0.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 112.9743, 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 568,203 KPW
2016 Average 562,808 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 555,086 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,117.21 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

112.7696
111.6265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KPW 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 112.4372, compared to 111.8974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 112.4372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 111.8974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.6686 KPW (High: 112.6858 / Low: 111.0172). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8673 KPW (High: 112.7649 / Low: 111.8976).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.6686
April Spread (Stable) ±0.8673

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3486 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 112.6330) against the same month in 2016 (average: 112.6454), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0123 (-0.01%).

2017 Avg (March) 112.6330
2016 Avg (March) 112.6454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 113.3661 112.0883 112.6743
February 113.2173 112.0769 112.5985
March 113.6407 112.1880 112.6330
April 112.7649 111.8976 112.2844
May 112.8397 111.7321 112.2926
June 112.7398 111.7685 112.1404
July 113.1115 111.4475 112.0686
August 112.6858 111.0172 111.8636
September 112.2965 111.1607 111.7218
October 112.2915 111.1914 111.9090
November 112.6082 111.4579 111.9972
December 112.2719 111.3960 111.8243