YEARLY HIGH
0.0791 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0730 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0771 MOP

2017 NPR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NPR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 0.0791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0733 to the December average rate of 0.0783, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0791 was up 4.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0755, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 396 MOP
2016 Average 372 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 365 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.54 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0792
0.0728
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0762, compared to 0.0779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0023 MOP (High: 0.0771 / Low: 0.0748). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MOP (High: 0.0781 / Low: 0.0777).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0786) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0746), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+5.35%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0786
2016 Avg (August) 0.0746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0737 0.0730 0.0733
February 0.0750 0.0740 0.0746
March 0.0771 0.0748 0.0758
April 0.0781 0.0769 0.0776
May 0.0782 0.0772 0.0778
June 0.0781 0.0777 0.0779
July 0.0784 0.0775 0.0780
August 0.0791 0.0783 0.0786
September 0.0787 0.0765 0.0781
October 0.0777 0.0768 0.0772
November 0.0781 0.0768 0.0775
December 0.0788 0.0778 0.0783