YEARLY HIGH
0.4133 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.1234 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1784 LTL

2017 MOP to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.4133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.1234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2899 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3434 to the December average rate of 0.1242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -63.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4133 was down 0.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4157, 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 2,066 LTL
2016 Average 1,930 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 617 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,449.62 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4321
0.0961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LTL 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 0.2325, compared to 0.1243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2883 LTL (High: 0.4133 / Low: 0.1250). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 LTL (High: 0.1247 / Low: 0.1238).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2883
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2516 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3434) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3880), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0447 (-11.51%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3434
2016 Avg (January) 0.3880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4133 0.1250 0.3434
February 0.4095 0.1245 0.2458
March 0.4098 0.3982 0.4041
April 0.4032 0.1243 0.1525
May 0.1254 0.1241 0.1248
June 0.1253 0.1242 0.1246
July 0.1257 0.1238 0.1245
August 0.1252 0.1234 0.1243
September 0.1248 0.1235 0.1241
October 0.1248 0.1235 0.1243
November 0.1251 0.1238 0.1244
December 0.1247 0.1238 0.1242