YEARLY HIGH
0.1877 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1685 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1753 MOP

2017 GMD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.1685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0192 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1835 to the December average rate of 0.1693, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1877 was down 8.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 938 MOP
2016 Average 953 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 843 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.86 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1849
0.1679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.1781, compared to 0.1724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0077 MOP (High: 0.1877 / Low: 0.1800). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 MOP (High: 0.1701 / Low: 0.1686).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1835) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2029), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0195 (-9.59%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1835
2016 Avg (January) 0.2029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1877 0.1800 0.1835
February 0.1836 0.1782 0.1810
March 0.1800 0.1769 0.1786
April 0.1782 0.1763 0.1773
May 0.1767 0.1730 0.1739
June 0.1754 0.1729 0.1746
July 0.1753 0.1729 0.1745
August 0.1780 0.1732 0.1753
September 0.1757 0.1742 0.1750
October 0.1751 0.1691 0.1709
November 0.1703 0.1685 0.1696
December 0.1701 0.1686 0.1693