YEARLY HIGH
0.0140 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0136 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0139 MOP

2017 SOS to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.0140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.0136.

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 0.0138 to the December average rate of 0.0139, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0140 was down 2.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70 MOP
2016 Average 67 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 68 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.48 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0139
0.0138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0138, compared to 0.0139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0004 MOP (High: 0.0140 / Low: 0.0136). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MOP (High: 0.0139 / Low: 0.0137).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0139) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.35%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0139
2016 Avg (August) 0.0137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0140 0.0138 0.0138
February 0.0139 0.0137 0.0138
March 0.0139 0.0138 0.0138
April 0.0139 0.0137 0.0138
May 0.0139 0.0136 0.0138
June 0.0140 0.0137 0.0139
July 0.0140 0.0137 0.0139
August 0.0140 0.0137 0.0139
September 0.0140 0.0136 0.0139
October 0.0139 0.0137 0.0139
November 0.0140 0.0136 0.0139
December 0.0140 0.0136 0.0139