YEARLY HIGH
0.0377 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0155 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0288 MOP

2017 SYP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 0.0377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.0155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0222 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0373 to the December average rate of 0.0156, the exchange rate registered a net change of -58.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0377 was up 0.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0376, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 189 MOP
2016 Average 184 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 78 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.11 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0396
0.0134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0374, compared to 0.0203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0374
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0222 MOP (High: 0.0377 / Low: 0.0155). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MOP (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0156).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0222
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0220) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0372), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0152 (-40.90%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0220
2016 Avg (August) 0.0372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0376 0.0371 0.0373
February 0.0375 0.0371 0.0373
March 0.0374 0.0370 0.0373
April 0.0375 0.0372 0.0374
May 0.0376 0.0372 0.0374
June 0.0376 0.0372 0.0374
July 0.0377 0.0371 0.0375
August 0.0377 0.0155 0.0220
September 0.0157 0.0156 0.0156
October 0.0157 0.0156 0.0156
November 0.0157 0.0155 0.0156
December 0.0157 0.0156 0.0156