YEARLY HIGH
45.8276 NGN
YEARLY LOW
38.0934 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.5720 NGN

2017 MOP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 45.8276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 38.0934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7342 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.1978 to the December average rate of 44.7015, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 45.8276 was up 5.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 43.5986, 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 229,138 NGN
2016 Average 161,148 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 190,467 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,670.91 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

45.2903
38.6440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to NGN 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 39.4050, compared to 43.7390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.4050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.7390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 6.6446 NGN (High: 45.8276 / Low: 39.1830). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2725 NGN (High: 44.8822 / Low: 44.6097).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.6446
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2725

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2351 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 44.3744) against the same month in 2016 (average: 40.3526), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0218 (+9.97%).

2017 Avg (August) 44.3744
2016 Avg (August) 40.3526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.6902 38.0934 39.1978
February 39.8026 38.1389 39.4384
March 40.1450 38.2771 39.2755
April 39.6659 38.3180 39.3003
May 40.6102 39.1148 39.5550
June 43.6826 38.9736 39.6631
July 43.5505 38.1062 39.4280
August 45.8276 39.1830 44.3744
September 44.9258 44.1108 44.5260
October 44.8722 44.3293 44.6677
November 45.0355 44.2177 44.7364
December 44.8822 44.6097 44.7015