YEARLY HIGH
14.3172 XPF
YEARLY LOW
12.2915 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2141 XPF

2017 MOP to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 14.3172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 12.2915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0257 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0891 to the December average rate of 12.5208, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.3172 was down 0.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.4125, 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 71,586 XPF
2016 Average 67,444 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 61,457 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,128.65 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.2546
12.2682
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to XPF 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 13.8150, compared to 12.6132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 1.3003 XPF (High: 14.2084 / Low: 12.9081). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2823 XPF (High: 12.6501 / Low: 12.3678).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.3003
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2823

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4319 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 14.0891) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.7001), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3889 (+2.84%).

2017 Avg (January) 14.0891
2016 Avg (January) 13.7001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.3172 13.9236 14.0891
February 14.2084 12.9081 14.0301
March 14.2993 13.7776 14.0191
April 14.1004 13.6479 13.9448
May 13.7394 13.3005 13.5129
June 13.3776 13.0575 13.2941
July 13.1438 12.6447 12.9045
August 12.6704 12.2971 12.5484
September 12.6239 12.2915 12.4338
October 12.7722 12.4847 12.6269
November 12.8194 12.4358 12.6451
December 12.6501 12.3678 12.5208