YEARLY HIGH
1.9805 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.7745 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8675 MOP

2017 MYR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 1.9805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.7745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2060 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7914 to the December average rate of 1.9739, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9805 was down 4.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0673, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 39,610 MOP
2016 Average 38,652 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 35,490 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,119.52 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9921
1.7732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to MOP 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 1.8240, compared to 1.9109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0869 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0700 MOP (High: 1.9659 / Low: 1.8958). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 MOP (High: 1.9805 / Low: 1.9609).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0700
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.9739) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7928), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1811 (+10.10%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.9739
2016 Avg (December) 1.7928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8125 1.7745 1.7914
February 1.8101 1.7885 1.7994
March 1.8138 1.7809 1.8003
April 1.8526 1.8042 1.8202
May 1.8873 1.8379 1.8566
June 1.8893 1.8650 1.8761
July 1.8848 1.8539 1.8721
August 1.8997 1.8646 1.8782
September 1.9261 1.8889 1.9118
October 1.9169 1.8933 1.9019
November 1.9659 1.8958 1.9278
December 1.9805 1.9609 1.9739