YEARLY HIGH
1.3675 VEF
YEARLY LOW
1.2359 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2586 VEF

2017 MOP to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 1.3675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 1.2359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1316 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2503 to the December average rate of 1.2801, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3675 was up 8.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2573, 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 6,837 VEF
2016 Average 5,672 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 6,179 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 657.96 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2911
1.2457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to VEF 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 1.2519, compared to 1.2654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1247 VEF (High: 1.3675 / Low: 1.2428). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 VEF (High: 1.2560 / Low: 1.2433).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1247
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.2873) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2484), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0389 (+3.12%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.2873
2016 Avg (November) 1.2484

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2574 1.2437 1.2503
February 1.2560 1.2433 1.2495
March 1.2619 1.2452 1.2499
April 1.2693 1.2431 1.2544
May 1.2737 1.2395 1.2567
June 1.2646 1.2411 1.2503
July 1.2765 1.2400 1.2571
August 1.2881 1.2408 1.2613
September 1.2663 1.2380 1.2499
October 1.3193 1.2403 1.2568
November 1.3675 1.2428 1.2873
December 1.3447 1.2359 1.2801