YEARLY HIGH
0.1627 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1546 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1593 MOP

2017 PHP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.1627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.1546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1606 to the December average rate of 0.1601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1627 was down 6.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1739, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 40,667 MOP
2016 Average 42,112 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 38,648 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,018.80 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1614
0.1561
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 0.1604, compared to 0.1582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1604
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0044 MOP (High: 0.1603 / Low: 0.1559). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 MOP (High: 0.1619 / Low: 0.1599).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.1609) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1724), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0115 (-6.65%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.1609
2016 Avg (April) 0.1724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1621 0.1591 0.1606
February 0.1611 0.1586 0.1599
March 0.1601 0.1577 0.1591
April 0.1627 0.1595 0.1609
May 0.1619 0.1599 0.1609
June 0.1626 0.1586 0.1610
July 0.1600 0.1571 0.1587
August 0.1603 0.1559 0.1579
September 0.1589 0.1567 0.1580
October 0.1589 0.1546 0.1565
November 0.1603 0.1562 0.1578
December 0.1615 0.1587 0.1601