2017 MOP to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

190.2714 LBP

YEARLY LOW

185.5619 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

188.0382 LBP

2017 MOP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 190.2714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 185.5619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7095 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.7602 to the December average rate of 188.3528, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 190.2714 was up 0.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 189.5072, 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 951,357 LBP

2016 Average 943,902 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 927,810 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,547.47 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

188.9169

187.0357

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LBP 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 188.3412, compared to 187.7351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 188.3412

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 187.7351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 3.5915 LBP (High: 189.4183 / Low: 185.8267). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9653 LBP (High: 189.6204 / Low: 187.6551).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.5915

April Spread (Stable) ±1.9653

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4882 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4882

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 188.3016) against the same month in 2016 (average: 188.9736), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6720 (-0.36%).

2017 Avg (November) 188.3016

2016 Avg (November) 188.9736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	190.2394	187.0220	188.7602
February	190.1141	187.6200	188.7420
March	189.2699	186.9656	188.3012
April	189.6204	187.6551	188.2690
May	189.5798	187.3585	188.2315
June	188.8913	186.6258	187.7432
July	188.7508	186.3248	187.3382
August	188.8436	185.5619	187.1925
September	189.4183	185.8267	187.3274
October	190.0157	186.9426	187.8982
November	190.2714	186.9960	188.3016
December	189.6942	187.1382	188.3528