YEARLY HIGH
6.0291 DOP
YEARLY LOW
5.7709 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8982 DOP

2017 MOP to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 6.0291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 5.7709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2582 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8234 to the December average rate of 6.0032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.0291 was up 3.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.8340, 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 30,146 DOP
2016 Average 28,742 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 28,854 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,291.12 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.0212
5.8054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to DOP 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 5.8748, compared to 5.9216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.1281 DOP (High: 5.9663 / Low: 5.8382). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0468 DOP (High: 5.9204 / Low: 5.8736).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1281
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0468

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0189 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 6.0032) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.8176), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1856 (+3.19%).

2017 Avg (December) 6.0032
2016 Avg (December) 5.8176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8511 5.7709 5.8234
February 5.9061 5.8221 5.8598
March 5.9325 5.8398 5.8928
April 5.9105 5.8636 5.8916
May 5.9204 5.8736 5.8947
June 5.9176 5.8474 5.8864
July 5.9170 5.8320 5.8829
August 5.9120 5.8250 5.8640
September 5.9663 5.8382 5.8808
October 5.9782 5.8848 5.9250
November 6.0120 5.9126 5.9737
December 6.0291 5.9661 6.0032