2017 MOP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.2346 LKR

YEARLY LOW

18.5631 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.0003 LKR

2017 MOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 19.2346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 18.5631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6716 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.7733 to the December average rate of 19.0324, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.2346 was up 2.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 18.7555, 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 96,173 LKR

2016 Average 91,397 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 92,815 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,357.79 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

19.1417

18.7398

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LKR 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 18.9452, compared to 19.0553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.9452

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.0553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.3354 LKR (High: 19.1104 / Low: 18.7750). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1168 LKR (High: 19.0137 / Low: 18.8968).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3354

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0960 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 19.1082) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.5495), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5587 (+3.01%).

2017 Avg (November) 19.1082

2016 Avg (November) 18.5495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.8855	18.5631	18.7733
February	19.0691	18.7550	18.8919
March	19.1104	18.7750	18.9648
April	19.0137	18.8968	18.9820
May	19.0933	18.9150	19.0143
June	19.1446	18.9472	19.0451
July	19.1227	18.9811	19.0951
August	19.0766	18.8296	18.9991
September	19.1670	18.8885	19.0032
October	19.1571	19.0274	19.0936
November	19.2346	18.9807	19.1082
December	19.1163	18.9114	19.0324