2017 SZL to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6538 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.5536 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6034 MOP

2017 SZL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.6538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.5536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1002 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5896 to the December average rate of 0.6132, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6538 was up 9.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5997, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,269 MOP

2016 Average 2,728 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 2,768 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 500.77 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6286

0.5642

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SZL 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 0.6063, compared to 0.6005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6063

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0697 MOP (High: 0.6538 / Low: 0.5841). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 MOP (High: 0.6336 / Low: 0.6149).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0697

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0255 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.6132) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5760), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0372 (+6.46%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.6132

2016 Avg (December) 0.5760

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6017	0.5793	0.5896
February	0.6177	0.5935	0.6054
March	0.6415	0.5984	0.6190
April	0.6188	0.5741	0.5954
May	0.6251	0.5874	0.6050
June	0.6336	0.6149	0.6233
July	0.6220	0.5971	0.6115
August	0.6243	0.5965	0.6079
September	0.6273	0.5927	0.6130
October	0.6034	0.5665	0.5876
November	0.5879	0.5536	0.5696
December	0.6538	0.5841	0.6132