YEARLY HIGH
2.5039 MOP
YEARLY LOW
2.3375 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4613 MOP

2017 PEN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 2.5039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 2.3375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1664 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3930 to the December average rate of 2.4805, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.5039 was up 1.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.4596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,519 MOP
2016 Average 11,852 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 11,688 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 831.89 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4913
2.3840
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 2.4448, compared to 2.4778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0330 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1311 MOP (High: 2.4944 / Low: 2.3632). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 MOP (High: 2.4799 / Low: 2.4585).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1311
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2.4818) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.3649), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1168 (+4.94%).

2017 Avg (September) 2.4818
2016 Avg (September) 2.3649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4390 2.3375 2.3930
February 2.4680 2.4267 2.4532
March 2.4726 2.4216 2.4491
April 2.4799 2.4585 2.4663
May 2.4783 2.4377 2.4494
June 2.4756 2.4402 2.4579
July 2.4858 2.4559 2.4732
August 2.5025 2.4658 2.4823
September 2.5039 2.4576 2.4818
October 2.4876 2.4546 2.4732
November 2.4944 2.3632 2.4759
December 2.4911 2.4475 2.4805