YEARLY HIGH
0.4727 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.3952 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4361 MOP

2017 MDL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.4727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.3952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0774 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3982 to the December average rate of 0.4685, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4727 was up 15.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,363 MOP
2016 Average 2,011 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,976 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 387.22 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4756
0.3911
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.4155, compared to 0.4567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0238 MOP (High: 0.4413 / Low: 0.4175). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 MOP (High: 0.4033 / Low: 0.3981).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.4685) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3973), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0712 (+17.93%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.4685
2016 Avg (December) 0.3973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4021 0.3952 0.3982
February 0.4033 0.3981 0.4009
March 0.4132 0.3993 0.4061
April 0.4175 0.4109 0.4149
May 0.4413 0.4175 0.4323
June 0.4441 0.4378 0.4408
July 0.4448 0.4393 0.4435
August 0.4565 0.4462 0.4503
September 0.4584 0.4528 0.4559
October 0.4664 0.4570 0.4618
November 0.4689 0.4545 0.4598
December 0.4727 0.4644 0.4685