YEARLY HIGH
0.3581 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.2924 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3366 MOP

2017 ETB to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.3581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.2924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0657 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3540 to the December average rate of 0.2942, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3581 was down 5.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3791, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,790 MOP
2016 Average 1,831 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,462 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 328.31 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3600
0.2882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.3508, compared to 0.3223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0485 MOP (High: 0.3424 / Low: 0.2939). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 MOP (High: 0.3498 / Low: 0.3464).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0485
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0304 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3540) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3773), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0233 (-6.17%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3540
2016 Avg (January) 0.3773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3581 0.3510 0.3540
February 0.3562 0.3498 0.3526
March 0.3531 0.3489 0.3515
April 0.3531 0.3478 0.3507
May 0.3498 0.3464 0.3484
June 0.3497 0.3449 0.3475
July 0.3473 0.3433 0.3457
August 0.3474 0.3427 0.3448
September 0.3459 0.3403 0.3427
October 0.3424 0.2939 0.3123
November 0.2963 0.2924 0.2943
December 0.2968 0.2925 0.2942