2017 MOP to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.6804 LRD

YEARLY LOW

11.1623 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.0114 LRD

2017 MOP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 15.6804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 27, dropping to 11.1623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5181 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7237 to the December average rate of 15.5925, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.6804 was up 32.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.8701, 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 78,402 LRD

2016 Average 55,864 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 55,811 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,590.37 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.9970

11.1436

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LRD 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 11.7454, compared to 14.2774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7454

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 3.2075 LRD (High: 14.3865 / Low: 11.1790). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1220 LRD (High: 15.6534 / Low: 15.5314).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.2075

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1220

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1551 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 15.3305) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.3904), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9402 (+34.59%).

2017 Avg (November) 15.3305

2016 Avg (November) 11.3904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.9596	11.3853	11.7237
February	11.8650	11.7042	11.7869
March	11.8721	11.6796	11.7590
April	11.8412	11.6878	11.7538
May	11.8356	11.5946	11.7460
June	11.8385	11.5719	11.7032
July	11.8146	11.1623	11.5480
August	14.3865	11.1790	13.9660
September	14.6331	14.2131	14.5123
October	14.8726	14.5367	14.7152
November	15.6804	14.8246	15.3305
December	15.6534	15.5314	15.5925