YEARLY HIGH
7.6609 RUB
YEARLY LOW
6.9732 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2667 RUB

2017 MOP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 7.6609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 6.9732.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6877 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4958 to the December average rate of 7.2769, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.6609 was down 24.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.2099, 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 38,305 RUB
2016 Average 41,882 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 34,866 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,438.58 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.5397
7.0123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to RUB 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 7.2419, compared to 7.2916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.4939 RUB (High: 7.5142 / Low: 7.0202). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1523 RUB (High: 7.2580 / Low: 7.1057).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4939
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1523

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2283 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 7.4958) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.5499), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0542 (-21.51%).

2017 Avg (January) 7.4958
2016 Avg (January) 9.5499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.6609 7.3974 7.4958
February 7.5004 7.1068 7.3096
March 7.4355 6.9992 7.2389
April 7.1534 6.9732 7.0562
May 7.3207 7.0153 7.1260
June 7.5142 7.0202 7.2249
July 7.5556 7.3197 7.4202
August 7.5324 7.2224 7.3834
September 7.2347 7.0718 7.1551
October 7.2580 7.1057 7.1788
November 7.5082 7.2344 7.3348
December 7.3744 7.1576 7.2769