YEARLY HIGH
73.6370 CRC
YEARLY LOW
68.5893 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.5168 CRC

2017 MOP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 73.6370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 68.5893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0477 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.0051 to the December average rate of 70.3205, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 73.6370 was up 6.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 69.4278, 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 368,185 CRC
2016 Average 339,892 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 342,947 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,238.41 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

71.8752
68.7442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to CRC 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 69.9585, compared to 71.0751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.9585
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.0751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 4.0434 CRC (High: 73.6370 / Low: 69.5937). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4217 CRC (High: 69.7610 / Low: 69.3393).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.0434
April Spread (Stable) ±0.4217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5433 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 70.9747) against the same month in 2016 (average: 67.0790), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8957 (+5.81%).

2017 Avg (May) 70.9747
2016 Avg (May) 67.0790

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 69.6867 68.5893 69.0051
February 70.3745 68.9395 69.6049
March 70.3510 69.1703 69.7968
April 69.7610 69.3393 69.5885
May 73.6370 69.5937 70.9747
June 71.1958 70.4561 70.7810
July 71.5900 70.1934 71.1388
August 71.9108 71.1080 71.6038
September 72.3486 71.1356 71.6143
October 71.6611 70.5363 71.0710
November 71.1919 70.2233 70.7021
December 70.6121 70.1602 70.3205