YEARLY HIGH
422.4436 MGA
YEARLY LOW
360.3587 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
389.2648 MGA

2017 MOP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 422.4436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 360.3587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.0849 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 410.8423 to the December average rate of 400.8645, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 422.4436 was down 0.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 424.5248, 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 2,112,218 MGA
2016 Average 1,987,011 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,801,793 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 310,424.63 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

415.0907
364.1107
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MGA 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 397.3504, compared to 381.1792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.1712 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 397.3504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 381.1792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 28.4145 MGA (High: 412.0966 / Low: 383.6821). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0936 MGA (High: 401.1635 / Low: 393.0700).

March Spread (Volatile) ±28.4145
November Spread (Stable) ±8.0936

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 21.9707 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.9707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 410.8423) against the same month in 2016 (average: 400.5840), the exchange rate shifted by +10.2584 (+2.56%).

2017 Avg (January) 410.8423
2016 Avg (January) 400.5840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 422.4436 399.6520 410.8423
February 402.6001 383.3601 394.3085
March 412.0966 383.6821 398.7922
April 409.7306 395.1024 399.3980
May 398.8833 382.1562 390.4316
June 400.9491 376.2878 390.3298
July 382.6467 360.3587 368.3591
August 371.9373 362.5540 368.5164
September 378.6943 364.4623 370.9951
October 392.9794 376.1851 382.7889
November 401.1635 393.0700 395.5512
December 405.7557 394.1794 400.8645