YEARLY HIGH
4.0094 MOP
YEARLY LOW
3.9622 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9897 MOP

2017 BZD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BZD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 4.0094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 3.9622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0472 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9744 to the December average rate of 4.0034, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.0094 was down 0.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.0357, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,047 MOP
2016 Average 19,999 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 19,811 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 236.02 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.0063
3.9715
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 3.9833, compared to 3.9961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9833
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0370 MOP (High: 3.9992 / Low: 3.9622). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 MOP (High: 4.0009 / Low: 3.9929).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0370
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 4.0034) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.9863), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0171 (+0.43%).

2017 Avg (December) 4.0034
2016 Avg (December) 3.9863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9763 3.9677 3.9744
February 3.9926 3.9755 3.9769
March 3.9828 3.9679 3.9792
April 3.9932 3.9798 3.9842
May 3.9937 3.9736 3.9891
June 4.0009 3.9929 3.9962
July 4.0040 3.9875 3.9934
August 3.9992 3.9622 3.9955
September 3.9988 3.9876 3.9927
October 4.0008 3.9799 3.9934
November 4.0048 3.9834 3.9985
December 4.0094 3.9880 4.0034