YEARLY HIGH
45.6396 MRO
YEARLY LOW
43.8225 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.8536 MRO

2017 MOP to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 45.6396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 43.8225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8171 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.8957 to the December average rate of 44.1482, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 45.6396 was up 1.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 44.9581, 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 228,198 MRO
2016 Average 219,504 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 219,113 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,085.67 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

45.4752
44.0275
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MRO 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 44.9155, compared to 44.7917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.9155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.7917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 1.5080 MRO (High: 45.5404 / Low: 44.0325). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3021 MRO (High: 44.3362 / Low: 44.0340).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.5080
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3021

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7370 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 45.3545) against the same month in 2016 (average: 44.5318), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8227 (+1.85%).

2017 Avg (September) 45.3545
2016 Avg (September) 44.5318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.1481 44.6839 44.8957
February 45.1717 44.7078 44.9130
March 45.0495 44.6027 44.9544
April 45.1004 44.6617 44.9301
May 45.1069 44.6682 44.9099
June 45.1111 44.5912 44.8900
July 45.1629 44.6995 45.0106
August 45.3392 44.9582 45.1806
September 45.6396 45.1751 45.3545
October 45.5404 44.0325 44.8968
November 44.3710 43.8225 44.1598
December 44.3362 44.0340 44.1482