YEARLY HIGH
13.6927 NPR
YEARLY LOW
12.6360 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.9828 NPR

2017 MOP to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 13.6927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 12.6360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0567 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6347 to the December average rate of 12.7703, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.6927 was down 0.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.7435, 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 68,463 NPR
2016 Average 67,198 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 63,180 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,283.43 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.7266
12.6246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to NPR 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 13.1357, compared to 12.8299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1357
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.3925 NPR (High: 13.3702 / Low: 12.9777). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0665 NPR (High: 12.8663 / Low: 12.7998).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3925
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0665

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2981 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2981

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 13.6347) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.4290), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2057 (+1.53%).

2017 Avg (January) 13.6347
2016 Avg (January) 13.4290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.6927 13.5777 13.6347
February 13.5071 13.3348 13.4125
March 13.3702 12.9777 13.1880
April 12.9992 12.8016 12.8898
May 12.9496 12.7907 12.8554
June 12.8663 12.7998 12.8335
July 12.9066 12.7508 12.8258
August 12.7757 12.6360 12.7164
September 13.0714 12.6989 12.8112
October 13.0236 12.8764 12.9474
November 13.0261 12.7964 12.9086
December 12.8542 12.6946 12.7703