YEARLY HIGH
1.7987 NAD
YEARLY LOW
1.5287 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6584 NAD

2017 MOP to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 1.7987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.5287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2701 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6953 to the December average rate of 1.6321, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7987 was down 14.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0975, 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 8,994 NAD
2016 Average 9,193 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 7,643 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,350.28 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7683
1.5905
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to NAD 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 1.6503, compared to 1.6665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6503
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1802 NAD (High: 1.7089 / Low: 1.5287). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0507 NAD (High: 1.6287 / Low: 1.5780).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1802
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0507

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1214 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.7534) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7501), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+0.19%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.7534
2016 Avg (November) 1.7501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7233 1.6553 1.6953
February 1.6833 1.6183 1.6521
March 1.6719 1.5527 1.6154
April 1.7419 1.6155 1.6804
May 1.7003 1.6000 1.6534
June 1.6287 1.5780 1.6053
July 1.6764 1.6078 1.6332
August 1.6744 1.5993 1.6445
September 1.6889 1.5950 1.6332
October 1.7644 1.6546 1.7023
November 1.7987 1.6998 1.7534
December 1.7089 1.5287 1.6321