YEARLY HIGH
12.3379 MOP
YEARLY LOW
7.9397 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8150 MOP

2017 LVL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LVL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 12.3379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 7.9397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3982 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1469 to the December average rate of 8.0484, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.3379 was down 5.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.0188, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,690 MOP
2016 Average 63,267 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 39,698 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,991.23 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.5720
7.6006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 9.5869, compared to 8.0431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 4.3080 MOP (High: 12.2581 / Low: 7.9501). 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) ±4.3080
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0630

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.7221 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 12.1577) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.7232), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5655 (-4.44%).

2017 Avg (March) 12.1577
2016 Avg (March) 12.7232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.2335 7.9397 11.1469
February 12.2581 7.9501 9.7407
March 12.3379 11.9893 12.1577
April 12.2278 7.9804 8.4356
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