YEARLY HIGH
6.6771 MOP
YEARLY LOW
5.8001 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1885 MOP

2017 CAD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 6.6771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 5.8001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8770 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0459 to the December average rate of 6.3091, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.6771 was up 4.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.3769, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,385 MOP
2016 Average 30,193 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 29,000 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,385.11 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.6182
5.8296
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 6.0013, compared to 6.3757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.2769 MOP (High: 6.1900 / Low: 5.9131). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1207 MOP (High: 6.0229 / Low: 5.9022).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2769
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1680 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 6.5525) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.1040), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4485 (+7.35%).

2017 Avg (September) 6.5525
2016 Avg (September) 6.1040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1335 5.9457 6.0459
February 6.1456 6.0054 6.1002
March 6.0229 5.9022 5.9710
April 6.0435 5.8767 5.9646
May 5.9903 5.8001 5.8953
June 6.1900 5.9131 6.0306
July 6.4603 6.1839 6.3257
August 6.4778 6.2951 6.3832
September 6.6771 6.4448 6.5525
October 6.4850 6.2266 6.3845
November 6.3361 6.2088 6.2990
December 6.4045 6.2325 6.3091