YEARLY HIGH
2.5301 MDL
YEARLY LOW
2.1156 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3004 MDL

2017 MOP to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 2.5301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 2.1156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4145 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5115 to the December average rate of 2.1344, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.5301 was down 1.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5808, 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 12,651 MDL
2016 Average 12,435 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 10,578 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,072.71 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.5492
2.0967
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MDL 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 2.4103, compared to 2.1906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1293 MDL (High: 2.3954 / Low: 2.2662). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0271 MDL (High: 2.2084 / Low: 2.1813).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1293
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0271

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0963 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0963

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.5115) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.5358), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0243 (-0.96%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.5115
2016 Avg (January) 2.5358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5301 2.4872 2.5115
February 2.5117 2.4797 2.4947
March 2.5042 2.4199 2.4630
April 2.4335 2.3950 2.4103
May 2.3954 2.2662 2.3139
June 2.2843 2.2515 2.2685
July 2.2762 2.2484 2.2547
August 2.2413 2.1908 2.2207
September 2.2084 2.1813 2.1933
October 2.1883 2.1442 2.1653
November 2.2002 2.1328 2.1749
December 2.1534 2.1156 2.1344