YEARLY HIGH
4.9677 MOP
YEARLY LOW
4.2469 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6357 MOP

2017 BGN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 4.9677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 4.2469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7208 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3412 to the December average rate of 4.8740, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.9677 was up 5.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.7037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,838 MOP
2016 Average 22,624 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 21,234 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,603.78 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.9649
4.2845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 4.4317, compared to 4.8398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1645 MOP (High: 4.8286 / Low: 4.6641). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0878 MOP (High: 4.8641 / Low: 4.7764).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1645
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0878

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 0.0763 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0763

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 4.9082) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.5790), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3292 (+7.19%).

2017 Avg (September) 4.9082
2016 Avg (September) 4.5790

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3939 4.2469 4.3412
February 4.4139 4.3132 4.3496
March 4.4441 4.3040 4.3684
April 4.4799 4.3367 4.3890
May 4.6065 4.4550 4.5330
June 4.6899 4.5761 4.6086
July 4.8286 4.6641 4.7365
August 4.9566 4.8176 4.8627
September 4.9677 4.8305 4.9082
October 4.8641 4.7764 4.8319
November 4.9097 4.7519 4.8257
December 4.9330 4.8232 4.8740