YEARLY HIGH
0.5441 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.4733 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5049 RON

2017 MOP to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.5441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.4733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0708 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5304 to the December average rate of 0.4865, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5441 was down 0.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5456, 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 2,721 RON
2016 Average 2,539 RON
Yearly Trough Low 2,367 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 354.09 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5376
0.4738
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to RON 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 0.5237, compared to 0.4862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0207 RON (High: 0.5441 / Low: 0.5234). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 RON (High: 0.4917 / Low: 0.4836).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0207
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5304) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5203), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0100 (+1.93%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5304
2016 Avg (January) 0.5203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5441 0.5234 0.5304
February 0.5359 0.5252 0.5307
March 0.5400 0.5239 0.5322
April 0.5334 0.5176 0.5278
May 0.5223 0.5057 0.5138
June 0.5135 0.4977 0.5074
July 0.5030 0.4839 0.4933
August 0.4871 0.4733 0.4817
September 0.4866 0.4740 0.4791
October 0.4934 0.4805 0.4857
November 0.4973 0.4835 0.4908
December 0.4917 0.4836 0.4865