2017 MOP to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9954 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.9504 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9735 SBD

2017 MOP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.9954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.9504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0450 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9836 to the December average rate of 0.9661, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9954 was down 2.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0230, 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 4,977 SBD

2016 Average 4,948 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 4,752 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 225.17 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9857

0.9602

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SBD 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 0.9783, compared to 0.9687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9783

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0275 SBD (High: 0.9779 / Low: 0.9504). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 SBD (High: 0.9753 / Low: 0.9671).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0275

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.9830) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9751), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+0.81%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.9830

2016 Avg (May) 0.9751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9951	0.9747	0.9836
February	0.9786	0.9663	0.9735
March	0.9788	0.9675	0.9725
April	0.9829	0.9666	0.9756
May	0.9954	0.9734	0.9830
June	0.9892	0.9696	0.9816
July	0.9822	0.9632	0.9745
August	0.9779	0.9504	0.9623
September	0.9747	0.9556	0.9638
October	0.9753	0.9671	0.9712
November	0.9936	0.9687	0.9743
December	0.9728	0.9615	0.9661