YEARLY HIGH
0.0098 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0093 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0096 MOP

2017 RWF to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.0098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.0093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0096 to the December average rate of 0.0094, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0098 was down 8.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0108, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49 MOP
2016 Average 51 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 47 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.36 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0097
0.0094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.0096, compared to 0.0096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0003 MOP (High: 0.0098 / Low: 0.0095). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MOP (High: 0.0095 / Low: 0.0093).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0097) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0101), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-3.94%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0097
2016 Avg (August) 0.0101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0098 0.0095 0.0096
February 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
March 0.0098 0.0095 0.0096
April 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
May 0.0098 0.0095 0.0096
June 0.0097 0.0095 0.0095
July 0.0098 0.0095 0.0096
August 0.0098 0.0095 0.0097
September 0.0097 0.0095 0.0097
October 0.0097 0.0094 0.0096
November 0.0096 0.0094 0.0094
December 0.0095 0.0093 0.0094