YEARLY HIGH
1.8054 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.5287 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6588 LSL

2017 MOP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 1.8054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.5287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2767 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6949 to the December average rate of 1.6336, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8054 was down 14.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0992, 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 9,027 LSL
2016 Average 9,194 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 7,643 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,383.58 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7709
1.5901
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LSL 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 1.6503, compared to 1.6674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6503
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1818 LSL (High: 1.7105 / Low: 1.5287). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0507 LSL (High: 1.6286 / Low: 1.5780).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1818
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0507

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1222 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.7558) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7492), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+0.38%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.7558
2016 Avg (November) 1.7492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7233 1.6587 1.6949
February 1.6832 1.6183 1.6530
March 1.6720 1.5573 1.6152
April 1.7419 1.6155 1.6803
May 1.7002 1.5997 1.6528
June 1.6286 1.5780 1.6052
July 1.6750 1.6078 1.6336
August 1.6744 1.5993 1.6454
September 1.6889 1.5942 1.6327
October 1.7645 1.6570 1.7032
November 1.8054 1.7000 1.7558
December 1.7105 1.5287 1.6336