YEARLY HIGH
1041.2334 LAK
YEARLY LOW
996.0867 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1024.1846 LAK

2017 MOP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 1041.2334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 996.0867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.1467 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1016.2979 to the December average rate of 1033.9334, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1041.2334 was up 1.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 1026.7143, 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 5,206,167 LAK
2016 Average 5,077,880 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 4,980,434 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 225,733.30 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1037.0058
1013.4761
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LAK 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 1017.3138, compared to 1031.0554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.7416 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1017.3138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1031.0554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 36.1982 LAK (High: 1032.2849 / Low: 996.0867). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.0724 LAK (High: 1037.4486 / Low: 1028.3762).

July Spread (Volatile) ±36.1982
October Spread (Stable) ±9.0724

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.1184 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1035.0450) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1021.0397), the exchange rate shifted by +14.0053 (+1.37%).

2017 Avg (November) 1035.0450
2016 Avg (November) 1021.0397

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1032.0724 997.9613 1016.2979
February 1027.1899 999.2294 1017.1752
March 1031.9894 999.4618 1016.6505
April 1025.9516 997.5460 1015.5321
May 1028.8548 996.8142 1015.4369
June 1032.5704 1002.3132 1022.7904
July 1032.2849 996.0867 1024.6995
August 1038.7692 1024.1179 1028.8436
September 1037.2246 1025.7663 1030.4777
October 1037.4486 1028.3762 1033.3333
November 1041.2334 1027.5582 1035.0450
December 1038.5678 1027.7702 1033.9334