2017 MOP to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 MOP to YER Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the MOP to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 31.5215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 30.8720.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6495 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.3169 to the December average rate of 31.0984, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 31.5215 was up 0.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 31.3987, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
MOP to YER Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 31.2520, compared to 31.1187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1332 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.4695 YER (High: 31.3416 / Low: 30.8720). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2381 YER (High: 31.3580 / Low: 31.1200).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0672 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 31.2731) against the same month in 2016 (average: 26.9081), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3650 (+16.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.5025 | 31.1443 | 31.3169 |
| February | 31.4618 | 31.1388 | 31.2849 |
| March | 31.5215 | 31.1017 | 31.2731 |
| April | 31.3580 | 31.1200 | 31.2234 |
| May | 31.3797 | 31.0708 | 31.2287 |
| June | 31.3519 | 31.0787 | 31.1849 |
| July | 31.4647 | 30.9979 | 31.1682 |
| August | 31.3416 | 30.8720 | 31.1010 |
| September | 31.2317 | 30.9212 | 31.0727 |
| October | 31.2303 | 30.9244 | 31.1266 |
| November | 31.3169 | 30.9970 | 31.1455 |
| December | 31.2272 | 30.9681 | 31.0984 |