YEARLY HIGH
1.9600 MVR
YEARLY LOW
1.7568 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9235 MVR

2017 MOP to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 1.9600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 1.7568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2032 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9241 to the December average rate of 1.9140, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9600 was up 1.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9283, 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 9,800 MVR
2016 Average 9,546 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 8,784 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,016.22 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9428
1.9031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MVR 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 1.9322, compared to 1.9147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9322
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1777 MVR (High: 1.9345 / Low: 1.7568). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 MVR (High: 1.9215 / Low: 1.9060).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1777
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.9395) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.9104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0291 (+1.52%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.9395
2016 Avg (March) 1.9104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9382 1.9102 1.9241
February 1.9468 1.9207 1.9339
March 1.9600 1.9263 1.9395
April 1.9415 1.9161 1.9262
May 1.9502 1.9116 1.9305
June 1.9556 1.9261 1.9391
July 1.9432 1.9176 1.9278
August 1.9345 1.7568 1.9064
September 1.9215 1.9060 1.9135
October 1.9214 1.9038 1.9156
November 1.9191 1.8981 1.9112
December 1.9223 1.9061 1.9140