YEARLY HIGH
2938.6654 STD
YEARLY LOW
2526.0145 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2709.0545 STD

2017 MOP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2938.6654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 2526.0145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 412.6509 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2889.1109 to the December average rate of 2570.1511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2938.6654 was down 0.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 2950.2014, 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 14,693,327 STD
2016 Average 13,848,850 STD
Yearly Trough Low 12,630,072 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,063,254.53 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2922.7258
2519.3471
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to STD 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 2830.1931, compared to 2587.9160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 242.2771 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2830.1931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2587.9160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 108.1293 STD (High: 2828.2743 / Low: 2720.1450). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 35.7435 STD (High: 2606.6255 / Low: 2570.8820).

May Spread (Volatile) ±108.1293
October Spread (Stable) ±35.7435

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 86.3034 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -86.3034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2889.1109) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2811.8185), the exchange rate shifted by +77.2924 (+2.75%).

2017 Avg (January) 2889.1109
2016 Avg (January) 2811.8185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2938.6654 2850.8977 2889.1109
February 2908.6806 2846.6454 2880.2807
March 2909.2467 2825.5677 2867.9435
April 2890.0544 2794.0823 2854.9482
May 2828.2743 2720.1450 2768.6448
June 2739.2542 2677.4250 2720.2302
July 2684.8280 2601.3787 2647.3645
August 2602.6566 2534.4894 2578.4543
September 2589.6652 2526.0145 2552.9620
October 2606.6255 2570.8820 2589.9616
November 2611.7945 2551.1984 2588.6025
December 2591.7417 2545.4632 2570.1511