YEARLY HIGH
0.4877 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4498 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4583 QAR

2017 MOP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.4877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 21, dropping to 0.4498.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0379 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4558 to the December average rate of 0.4558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4877 was up 6.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4572, 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 2,438 QAR
2016 Average 2,277 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,249 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189.45 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4756
0.4523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to QAR 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 0.4556, compared to 0.4609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0351 QAR (High: 0.4877 / Low: 0.4526). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 QAR (High: 0.4563 / Low: 0.4528).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0351
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0179 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.4737) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4556), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0181 (+3.98%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.4737
2016 Avg (November) 0.4556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4586 0.4535 0.4558
February 0.4580 0.4534 0.4555
March 0.4597 0.4538 0.4557
April 0.4563 0.4528 0.4542
May 0.4565 0.4520 0.4543
June 0.4724 0.4531 0.4581
July 0.4653 0.4521 0.4566
August 0.4600 0.4498 0.4548
September 0.4629 0.4529 0.4596
October 0.4734 0.4524 0.4650
November 0.4877 0.4526 0.4737
December 0.4610 0.4506 0.4558