YEARLY HIGH
2.3079 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.8953 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1311 MOP

2017 PLN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.3079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.8953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4126 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9452 to the December average rate of 2.2688, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.3079 was up 7.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1438, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 46,157 MOP
2016 Average 40,581 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 37,906 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,251.43 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.3011
1.9129
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 2.0320, compared to 2.2302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.1027 MOP (High: 2.2886 / Low: 2.1859). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0485 MOP (High: 2.0057 / Low: 1.9572).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1027
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0485

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0313 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.2688) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8998), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3690 (+19.42%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.2688
2016 Avg (December) 1.8998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9884 1.8953 1.9452
February 2.0057 1.9572 1.9742
March 2.0462 1.9539 1.9938
April 2.0753 1.9991 2.0268
May 2.1565 2.0624 2.1108
June 2.1665 2.1050 2.1410
July 2.2215 2.1522 2.1866
August 2.2811 2.2046 2.2294
September 2.2886 2.1859 2.2476
October 2.2451 2.1833 2.2162
November 2.2796 2.1934 2.2327
December 2.3079 2.2437 2.2688