YEARLY HIGH
6.0142 MOP
YEARLY LOW
5.5082 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8138 MOP

2017 SGD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SGD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 6.0142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 5.5082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5060 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5876 to the December average rate of 5.9786, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.0142 was up 0.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.9747, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,071 MOP
2016 Average 28,965 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 27,541 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,529.94 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.0177
5.5485
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 5.7007, compared to 5.9268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7007
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1521 MOP (High: 5.8310 / Low: 5.6788). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0596 MOP (High: 5.7570 / Low: 5.6975).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1521
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0596

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 0.0524 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 5.9786) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.5644), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4142 (+7.44%).

2017 Avg (December) 5.9786
2016 Avg (December) 5.5644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6557 5.5082 5.5876
February 5.7153 5.6133 5.6513
March 5.7488 5.6203 5.6866
April 5.7570 5.6975 5.7324
May 5.8310 5.6788 5.7469
June 5.8422 5.7754 5.7993
July 5.9357 5.8077 5.8605
August 5.9826 5.8761 5.9129
September 6.0116 5.9166 5.9672
October 5.9633 5.8760 5.9148
November 5.9917 5.8857 5.9270
December 6.0142 5.9264 5.9786