YEARLY HIGH
2.3235 MOP
YEARLY LOW
2.0654 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2321 MOP

2017 ILS to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 2.3235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.0654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2581 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0933 to the December average rate of 2.2994, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.3235 was up 8.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1367, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,617 MOP
2016 Average 10,416 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 10,327 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,290.44 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.3201
2.0727
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 2.1884, compared to 2.2758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1884
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0737 MOP (High: 2.1926 / Low: 2.1189). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0325 MOP (High: 2.3063 / Low: 2.2738).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0737
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0325

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0287 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.2994) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2134 (+10.23%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.2994
2016 Avg (December) 2.0860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1188 2.0654 2.0933
February 2.1926 2.1189 2.1470
March 2.2153 2.1470 2.1873
April 2.2210 2.1819 2.1972
May 2.2631 2.2100 2.2324
June 2.3001 2.2515 2.2733
July 2.3001 2.2369 2.2635
August 2.2693 2.2106 2.2347
September 2.3062 2.2561 2.2817
October 2.3063 2.2738 2.2906
November 2.3011 2.2595 2.2846
December 2.3235 2.2651 2.2994