YEARLY HIGH
173.2923 MMK
YEARLY LOW
167.1425 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
169.6525 MMK

2017 MOP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 173.2923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 167.1425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1498 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 169.8844 to the December average rate of 168.7682, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 173.2923 was down 0.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 173.3629, 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 866,461 MMK
2016 Average 772,657 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 835,713 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,748.93 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

171.4752
168.3371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MMK 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 170.2542, compared to 169.0507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 170.2542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 169.0507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 3.9710 MMK (High: 173.2923 / Low: 169.3213). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0484 MMK (High: 169.9231 / Low: 167.8747).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.9710
December Spread (Stable) ±2.0484

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.3125 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 170.9884) against the same month in 2016 (average: 152.2422), the exchange rate shifted by +18.7461 (+12.31%).

2017 Avg (March) 170.9884
2016 Avg (March) 152.2422

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 171.0973 168.5307 169.8844
February 172.3144 169.3604 171.2137
March 173.2923 169.3213 170.9884
April 170.9116 168.6290 169.6759
May 171.4886 168.1237 170.0677
June 170.9414 168.1638 169.6954
July 171.0707 168.1446 169.6387
August 170.1203 167.1425 169.0221
September 170.8329 167.5077 168.9567
October 170.4795 167.9652 169.3198
November 169.9587 167.4848 168.5986
December 169.9231 167.8747 168.7682