YEARLY HIGH
0.1815 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.1663 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1721 SGD

2017 MOP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0153 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1790 to the December average rate of 0.1673, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1815 was up 0.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1815, 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 908 SGD
2016 Average 864 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 831 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.37 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1801
0.1661
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SGD 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 0.1754, compared to 0.1687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1754
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0047 SGD (High: 0.1815 / Low: 0.1768). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 SGD (High: 0.1755 / Low: 0.1737).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1790) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1786), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.20%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1790
2016 Avg (January) 0.1786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1815 0.1768 0.1790
February 0.1781 0.1750 0.1770
March 0.1779 0.1740 0.1759
April 0.1755 0.1737 0.1744
May 0.1761 0.1715 0.1740
June 0.1731 0.1712 0.1724
July 0.1722 0.1685 0.1706
August 0.1702 0.1672 0.1691
September 0.1690 0.1663 0.1676
October 0.1702 0.1677 0.1691
November 0.1699 0.1669 0.1687
December 0.1687 0.1663 0.1673