YEARLY HIGH
0.6542 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.5559 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6036 MOP

2017 NAD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NAD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.6542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.5559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0982 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5899 to the December average rate of 0.6137, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6542 was up 9.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5996, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,271 MOP
2016 Average 2,728 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 2,780 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 491.07 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6282
0.5652
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.6063, compared to 0.6008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0690 MOP (High: 0.6542 / Low: 0.5852). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 MOP (High: 0.6337 / Low: 0.6140).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0690
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0248 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.6137) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0373 (+6.47%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.6137
2016 Avg (December) 0.5764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6041 0.5803 0.5899
February 0.6179 0.5941 0.6054
March 0.6440 0.5981 0.6193
April 0.6190 0.5741 0.5954
May 0.6250 0.5881 0.6050
June 0.6337 0.6140 0.6230
July 0.6220 0.5965 0.6124
August 0.6253 0.5972 0.6082
September 0.6270 0.5921 0.6125
October 0.6044 0.5668 0.5876
November 0.5883 0.5559 0.5704
December 0.6542 0.5852 0.6137