YEARLY HIGH
0.1263 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1234 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1246 USD

2017 MOP to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.1263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.1234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1252 to the December average rate of 0.1242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1263 was up 0.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1255, 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 631 USD
2016 Average 625 USD
Yearly Trough Low 617 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.51 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1253
0.1240
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to USD 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 0.1249, compared to 0.1243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0019 USD (High: 0.1252 / Low: 0.1234). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 USD (High: 0.1253 / Low: 0.1243).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.1251) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1252), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.02%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.1251
2016 Avg (March) 0.1252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1259 0.1245 0.1252
February 0.1258 0.1245 0.1251
March 0.1263 0.1246 0.1251
April 0.1253 0.1243 0.1248
May 0.1254 0.1241 0.1248
June 0.1253 0.1242 0.1246
July 0.1257 0.1238 0.1245
August 0.1252 0.1234 0.1243
September 0.1248 0.1235 0.1241
October 0.1248 0.1235 0.1243
November 0.1251 0.1238 0.1244
December 0.1247 0.1238 0.1242