2017 QAR to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2233 MOP

YEARLY LOW

2.0505 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1826 MOP

2017 QAR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 2.2233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 2.0505.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1727 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1937 to the December average rate of 2.1941, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.2233 was up 0.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.2116, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,116 MOP

2016 Average 10,979 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 10,253 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 863.65 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.2104

2.1028

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 2.1949, compared to 2.1703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1949

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1589 MOP (High: 2.2094 / Low: 2.0505). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0170 MOP (High: 2.2086 / Low: 2.1917).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1589

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0390 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.1989) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1945), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+0.20%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.1989

2016 Avg (August) 2.1945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2052	2.1806	2.1937
February	2.2055	2.1834	2.1953
March	2.2037	2.1751	2.1946
April	2.2086	2.1917	2.2015
May	2.2122	2.1907	2.2012
June	2.2069	2.1167	2.1830
July	2.2118	2.1490	2.1901
August	2.2233	2.1737	2.1989
September	2.2079	2.1603	2.1759
October	2.2104	2.1125	2.1508
November	2.2094	2.0505	2.1118
December	2.2194	2.1692	2.1941