2017 SRD to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0899 MOP

YEARLY LOW

1.0499 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0717 MOP

2017 SRD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SRD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 1.0899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 1.0499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0400 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0697 to the December average rate of 1.0796, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0899 was down 45.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0171, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,450 MOP

2016 Average 6,938 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 5,250 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 200.09 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0855

1.0567

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 1.0638, compared to 1.0796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0638

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0205 MOP (High: 1.0802 / Low: 1.0597). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 MOP (High: 1.0833 / Low: 1.0763).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0205

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.0816) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1120), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0304 (-2.73%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.0816

2016 Avg (August) 1.1120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0802	1.0597	1.0697
February	1.0674	1.0558	1.0607
March	1.0632	1.0499	1.0591
April	1.0684	1.0574	1.0622
May	1.0688	1.0583	1.0633
June	1.0713	1.0604	1.0676
July	1.0810	1.0668	1.0742
August	1.0899	1.0738	1.0816
September	1.0885	1.0775	1.0831
October	1.0882	1.0761	1.0802
November	1.0842	1.0731	1.0789
December	1.0833	1.0763	1.0796