YEARLY HIGH
0.0938 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0867 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0899 XDR

2017 MOP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0926 to the December average rate of 0.0878, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0938 was up 0.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0936, 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 469 XDR
2016 Average 450 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 433 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.55 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0932
0.0868
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to XDR 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 0.0916, compared to 0.0882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0022 XDR (High: 0.0936 / Low: 0.0914). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 XDR (High: 0.0906 / Low: 0.0896).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
June 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0926) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0903), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+2.63%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0926
2016 Avg (January) 0.0903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0938 0.0917 0.0926
February 0.0930 0.0917 0.0923
March 0.0936 0.0914 0.0924
April 0.0924 0.0907 0.0917
May 0.0917 0.0897 0.0907
June 0.0906 0.0896 0.0901
July 0.0901 0.0882 0.0892
August 0.0889 0.0867 0.0881
September 0.0881 0.0867 0.0874
October 0.0888 0.0874 0.0882
November 0.0890 0.0874 0.0884
December 0.0884 0.0874 0.0878