YEARLY HIGH
64.4488 SYP
YEARLY LOW
26.4981 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.3789 SYP

2017 MOP to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 64.4488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 26.4981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.9507 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.7943 to the December average rate of 63.9862, the exchange rate registered a net change of 138.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 64.4488 was up 133.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 27.5728, 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 322,244 SYP
2016 Average 135,696 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 132,490 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189,753.53 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

67.8250
22.9612
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SYP 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 26.7702, compared to 55.9876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.2174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.7702
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.9876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 37.8944 SYP (High: 64.3924 / Low: 26.4981). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2157 SYP (High: 26.8587 / Low: 26.6430).

August Spread (Volatile) ±37.8944
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2157

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 64.0864) against the same month in 2016 (average: 26.7589), the exchange rate shifted by +37.3275 (+139.50%).

2017 Avg (November) 64.0864
2016 Avg (November) 26.7589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.9815 26.5688 26.7943
February 26.9615 26.6916 26.8155
March 27.0610 26.7176 26.8223
April 26.8587 26.6430 26.7369
May 26.8933 26.6045 26.7449
June 26.8565 26.6169 26.7075
July 26.9408 26.5457 26.6999
August 64.3924 26.4981 53.1838
September 64.2579 63.6086 63.9334
October 64.2501 63.6373 64.0359
November 64.4488 63.7774 64.0864
December 64.2408 63.7395 63.9862