YEARLY HIGH
220.1854 BIF
YEARLY LOW
208.5842 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
214.6763 BIF

2017 MOP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 220.1854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 208.5842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.6011 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 210.3218 to the December average rate of 218.5149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 220.1854 was up 4.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 211.2089, 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 1,100,927 BIF
2016 Average 1,011,122 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,042,921 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,005.74 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

219.3342
209.5025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BIF 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 212.2493, compared to 217.1033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8540 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 212.2493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 217.1033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 5.0949 BIF (High: 216.3667 / Low: 211.2718). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8440 BIF (High: 219.4703 / Low: 217.6262).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.0949
November Spread (Stable) ±1.8440

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5201 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 218.0542) against the same month in 2016 (average: 208.6519), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4023 (+4.51%).

2017 Avg (October) 218.0542
2016 Avg (October) 208.6519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 213.1939 208.5842 210.3218
February 213.4702 211.1479 211.8185
March 215.8957 211.3178 212.2616
April 213.6335 211.0875 211.7414
May 215.5521 210.9168 212.4967
June 215.6376 213.7298 214.8557
July 216.3667 211.2718 214.7985
August 217.6346 214.7567 216.0678
September 218.3223 215.6793 216.7124
October 220.1854 216.5404 218.0542
November 219.4703 217.6262 218.4718
December 220.0840 217.9300 218.5149