YEARLY HIGH
2.6129 MOP
YEARLY LOW
2.3778 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5149 MOP

2017 BRL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 2.6129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 2.3778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2351 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4990 to the December average rate of 2.4410, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.6129 was up 1.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 65,323 MOP
2016 Average 57,669 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 59,444 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,878.37 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.5880
2.4216
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 2.5200, compared to 2.5098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.2026 MOP (High: 2.5804 / Low: 2.3778). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0586 MOP (High: 2.6084 / Low: 2.5498).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2026
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0586

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0658 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2.5729) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.4559), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1170 (+4.76%).

2017 Avg (September) 2.5729
2016 Avg (September) 2.4559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5464 2.4341 2.4990
February 2.6084 2.5498 2.5742
March 2.6062 2.5017 2.5585
April 2.5861 2.5229 2.5515
May 2.5804 2.3778 2.5012
June 2.4722 2.3972 2.4354
July 2.5627 2.4258 2.5090
August 2.5905 2.5086 2.5514
September 2.6129 2.5193 2.5729
October 2.5686 2.4398 2.5217
November 2.5095 2.4241 2.4625
December 2.4888 2.4084 2.4410