2017 MOP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3279 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.3016 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3153 WST

2017 MOP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.3279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.3016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0264 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3211 to the December average rate of 0.3164, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3279 was down 2.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3354, 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 1,640 WST

2016 Average 1,590 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,508 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.80 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3226

0.3045

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to WST 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 0.3187, compared to 0.3119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3187

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0125 WST (High: 0.3279 / Low: 0.3155). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 WST (High: 0.3192 / Low: 0.3135).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3211) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3237), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-0.80%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3211

2016 Avg (January) 0.3237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3279	0.3155	0.3211
February	0.3215	0.3131	0.3169
March	0.3250	0.3131	0.3185
April	0.3230	0.3169	0.3201
May	0.3246	0.3152	0.3203
June	0.3201	0.3114	0.3155
July	0.3162	0.3058	0.3109
August	0.3128	0.3016	0.3060
September	0.3127	0.3054	0.3094
October	0.3156	0.3078	0.3125
November	0.3193	0.3130	0.3161
December	0.3192	0.3135	0.3164