YEARLY HIGH
2.3833 ARS
YEARLY LOW
1.8854 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0624 ARS

2017 MOP to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 2.3833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 1.8854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4979 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9891 to the December average rate of 2.2029, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.3833 was up 18.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,917 ARS
2016 Average 9,229 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 9,427 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,489.54 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.2319
1.8846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to ARS 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 1.9597, compared to 2.1652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2449 ARS (High: 2.3833 / Low: 2.1384). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0424 ARS (High: 2.0117 / Low: 1.9693).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2449
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0424

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0411 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0411

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.2029) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.9817), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2212 (+11.16%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.2029
2016 Avg (December) 1.9817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0117 1.9693 1.9891
February 1.9761 1.9271 1.9480
March 1.9639 1.9169 1.9420
April 1.9342 1.8854 1.9136
May 2.0237 1.9016 1.9597
June 2.0718 1.9756 2.0058
July 2.2212 2.0517 2.1376
August 2.2101 2.1161 2.1654
September 2.1837 2.1080 2.1393
October 2.2052 2.1532 2.1703
November 2.1996 2.1479 2.1758
December 2.3833 2.1384 2.2029