YEARLY HIGH
151.4860 KRW
YEARLY LOW
132.7341 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
140.8905 KRW

2017 MOP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 151.4860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 132.7341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.7518 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.9669 to the December average rate of 134.5847, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 151.4860 was down 2.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 154.9460, 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 757,430 KRW
2016 Average 725,838 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 663,671 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,759.22 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

149.3051
133.2465
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KRW 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 142.5763, compared to 139.2048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3716 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 142.5763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.2048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 6.9404 KRW (High: 151.4860 / Low: 144.5456). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1201 KRW (High: 143.9013 / Low: 140.7812).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.9404
February Spread (Stable) ±3.1201

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.1117 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 147.9669) against the same month in 2016 (average: 149.8329), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8660 (-1.25%).

2017 Avg (January) 147.9669
2016 Avg (January) 149.8329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 151.4860 144.5456 147.9669
February 143.9013 140.7812 142.8552
March 145.2971 138.5869 141.9099
April 143.1161 139.1179 141.4236
May 142.6140 138.8754 140.4393
June 143.0793 139.2950 140.8631
July 143.9265 138.3464 141.1528
August 142.7254 138.7901 140.6408
September 142.6542 138.3111 140.6729
October 142.7503 139.3538 140.9366
November 139.8001 134.4866 137.2408
December 135.9239 132.7341 134.5847