YEARLY HIGH
1.8062 SZL
YEARLY LOW
1.5295 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6589 SZL

2017 MOP to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 1.8062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.5295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2767 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6961 to the December average rate of 1.6333, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8062 was down 13.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0976, 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 9,031 SZL
2016 Average 9,194 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 7,648 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,383.45 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7714
1.5894
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SZL 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 1.6504, compared to 1.6674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1826 SZL (High: 1.7121 / Low: 1.5295). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0480 SZL (High: 1.6263 / Low: 1.5783).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1826
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0480

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1229 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.7562) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7497), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+0.37%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.7562
2016 Avg (November) 1.7497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7262 1.6620 1.6961
February 1.6848 1.6190 1.6521
March 1.6710 1.5587 1.6163
April 1.7419 1.6161 1.6801
May 1.7026 1.5998 1.6533
June 1.6263 1.5783 1.6045
July 1.6748 1.6076 1.6357
August 1.6763 1.6017 1.6452
September 1.6872 1.5942 1.6318
October 1.7651 1.6574 1.7025
November 1.8062 1.7009 1.7562
December 1.7121 1.5295 1.6333