YEARLY HIGH
8.1068 MOP
YEARLY LOW
2.4197 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9630 MOP

2017 LTL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 8.1068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.4197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6872 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7021 to the December average rate of 8.0484, the exchange rate registered a net change of 117.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.1068 was up 204.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.6600, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,534 MOP
2016 Average 12,958 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 12,098 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,435.81 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.6139
1.9165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 5.8828, compared to 8.0431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8828
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 5.5888 MOP (High: 8.0310 / Low: 2.4422). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0630 MOP (High: 8.0793 / Low: 8.0162).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.5888
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0630

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.1423 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 8.0456) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.6164), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4292 (+207.51%).

2017 Avg (August) 8.0456
2016 Avg (August) 2.6164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.0027 2.4197 3.7021
February 8.0310 2.4422 5.6170
March 2.5113 2.4403 2.4747
April 8.0423 2.4799 7.4629
May 8.0558 7.9767 8.0149
June 8.0532 7.9822 8.0256
July 8.0747 7.9560 8.0309
August 8.1068 7.9868 8.0456
September 8.0964 8.0145 8.0558
October 8.0941 8.0149 8.0423
November 8.0748 7.9923 8.0360
December 8.0793 8.0162 8.0484