YEARLY HIGH
0.5635 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.5049 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5360 MYR

2017 MOP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.5635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.5049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0586 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5582 to the December average rate of 0.5066, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5635 was up 0.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5615, 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 2,818 MYR
2016 Average 2,591 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 2,525 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 293.05 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5634
0.5015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MYR 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 0.5484, compared to 0.5235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5484
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0188 MYR (High: 0.5275 / Low: 0.5087). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 MYR (High: 0.5100 / Low: 0.5049).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0188
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5582) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5405), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0178 (+3.29%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5582
2016 Avg (January) 0.5405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5635 0.5517 0.5582
February 0.5591 0.5525 0.5557
March 0.5615 0.5513 0.5555
April 0.5543 0.5398 0.5494
May 0.5441 0.5299 0.5386
June 0.5362 0.5293 0.5330
July 0.5394 0.5306 0.5342
August 0.5363 0.5264 0.5324
September 0.5294 0.5192 0.5231
October 0.5282 0.5217 0.5258
November 0.5275 0.5087 0.5188
December 0.5100 0.5049 0.5066