YEARLY HIGH
0.0896 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0638 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0780 MOP

2017 LRD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 27, valuing the pair at 0.0896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.0638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0258 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0853 to the December average rate of 0.0641, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0896 was down 6.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0957, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 448 MOP
2016 Average 448 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 319 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129.07 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0889
0.0619
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0851, compared to 0.0708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0199 MOP (High: 0.0895 / Low: 0.0695). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MOP (High: 0.0644 / Low: 0.0639).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0199
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.0866) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0885), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-2.11%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.0866
2016 Avg (July) 0.0885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0878 0.0836 0.0853
February 0.0854 0.0843 0.0848
March 0.0856 0.0842 0.0850
April 0.0856 0.0845 0.0851
May 0.0862 0.0845 0.0851
June 0.0864 0.0845 0.0855
July 0.0896 0.0846 0.0866
August 0.0895 0.0695 0.0720
September 0.0704 0.0683 0.0689
October 0.0688 0.0672 0.0680
November 0.0675 0.0638 0.0653
December 0.0644 0.0639 0.0641