YEARLY HIGH
5.9490 MOP
YEARLY LOW
5.5411 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7630 MOP

2017 LYD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 5.9490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.5411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4079 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5831 to the December average rate of 5.8959, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.9490 was down 2.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.0941, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,745 MOP
2016 Average 28,956 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 27,706 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,039.31 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.9445
5.5502
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 5.6506, compared to 5.8754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6506
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1473 MOP (High: 5.8853 / Low: 5.7380). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0582 MOP (High: 5.9157 / Low: 5.8575).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1473
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0582

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0380 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 5.9117) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.7912), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1205 (+2.08%).

2017 Avg (September) 5.9117
2016 Avg (September) 5.7912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6216 5.5411 5.5831
February 5.6377 5.5758 5.6083
March 5.6574 5.5582 5.6060
April 5.6835 5.6114 5.6469
May 5.7526 5.6711 5.7087
June 5.7831 5.7111 5.7508
July 5.8853 5.7380 5.8039
August 5.9157 5.8380 5.8854
September 5.9490 5.8323 5.9117
October 5.9077 5.8280 5.8736
November 5.9303 5.8200 5.8819
December 5.9157 5.8575 5.8959