2017 SDG to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2545 MOP

YEARLY LOW

1.1469 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2099 MOP

2017 SDG to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 1.2545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.1469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1076 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2413 to the December average rate of 1.1963, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2545 was down 4.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,273 MOP

2016 Average 6,488 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 5,735 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 538.08 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2458

1.1918

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.2165, compared to 1.2032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2165

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0664 MOP (High: 1.2133 / Low: 1.1469). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 MOP (High: 1.2022 / Low: 1.1965).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0664

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0245 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.2156) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3108), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0952 (-7.26%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.2156

2016 Avg (March) 1.3108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2484	1.2298	1.2413
February	1.2510	1.1954	1.2401
March	1.2545	1.1963	1.2156
April	1.2022	1.1965	1.1991
May	1.2051	1.1934	1.2005
June	1.2044	1.1971	1.2024
July	1.2067	1.1935	1.2041
August	1.2127	1.1962	1.2062
September	1.2080	1.2007	1.2053
October	1.2065	1.2007	1.2040
November	1.2062	1.1993	1.2036
December	1.2133	1.1469	1.1963