YEARLY HIGH
0.2928 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.2705 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2823 TOP

2017 MOP to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.2928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 0.2705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0223 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2881 to the December average rate of 0.2843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2928 was up 0.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2915, 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 1,464 TOP
2016 Average 1,408 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,352 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.50 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2905
0.2724
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to TOP 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 0.2860, compared to 0.2787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2860
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0101 TOP (High: 0.2840 / Low: 0.2739). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 TOP (High: 0.2882 / Low: 0.2852).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.2890) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2816), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0074 (+2.63%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.2890
2016 Avg (May) 0.2816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2907 0.2846 0.2881
February 0.2883 0.2800 0.2827
March 0.2901 0.2808 0.2861
April 0.2882 0.2852 0.2865
May 0.2928 0.2856 0.2890
June 0.2874 0.2797 0.2835
July 0.2840 0.2739 0.2785
August 0.2802 0.2705 0.2739
September 0.2779 0.2706 0.2747
October 0.2826 0.2747 0.2783
November 0.2866 0.2803 0.2826
December 0.2872 0.2817 0.2843