YEARLY HIGH
0.0771 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0727 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0762 MOP

2017 PKR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PKR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.0771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0763 to the December average rate of 0.0741, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0771 was up 0.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0769, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 38,555 MOP
2016 Average 38,178 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 36,340 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,215.14 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0769
0.0738
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to MOP 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 0.0764, compared to 0.0760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0764
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0037 MOP (High: 0.0764 / Low: 0.0727). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MOP (High: 0.0766 / Low: 0.0762).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0765) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0763), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.23%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0765
2016 Avg (August) 0.0763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0770 0.0761 0.0763
February 0.0766 0.0758 0.0763
March 0.0765 0.0760 0.0763
April 0.0768 0.0763 0.0764
May 0.0770 0.0761 0.0765
June 0.0771 0.0762 0.0767
July 0.0770 0.0758 0.0764
August 0.0771 0.0758 0.0765
September 0.0769 0.0757 0.0764
October 0.0766 0.0762 0.0764
November 0.0768 0.0760 0.0763
December 0.0764 0.0727 0.0741