YEARLY HIGH
0.0539 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0520 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0526 MOP

2017 LKR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0533 to the December average rate of 0.0525, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0539 was down 3.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0559, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 269 MOP
2016 Average 274 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 260 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.40 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0534
0.0522
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0528, compared to 0.0525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0528
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0009 MOP (High: 0.0533 / Low: 0.0523). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MOP (High: 0.0529 / Low: 0.0526).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0533) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0556), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-4.28%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0533
2016 Avg (January) 0.0556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0539 0.0530 0.0533
February 0.0533 0.0524 0.0529
March 0.0533 0.0523 0.0527
April 0.0529 0.0526 0.0527
May 0.0529 0.0524 0.0526
June 0.0528 0.0522 0.0525
July 0.0527 0.0523 0.0524
August 0.0531 0.0524 0.0526
September 0.0529 0.0522 0.0526
October 0.0526 0.0522 0.0524
November 0.0527 0.0520 0.0523
December 0.0529 0.0523 0.0525