YEARLY HIGH
1.0522 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.0046 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0273 MOP

2017 SBD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 1.0522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 1.0046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0476 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0167 to the December average rate of 1.0351, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0522 was up 1.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0332, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,261 MOP
2016 Average 5,053 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 5,023 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 238.03 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0414
1.0145
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.0222, compared to 1.0324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0296 MOP (High: 1.0522 / Low: 1.0226). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 MOP (High: 1.0340 / Low: 1.0254).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0296
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.0392) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0212), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0180 (+1.77%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.0392
2016 Avg (August) 1.0212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0260 1.0049 1.0167
February 1.0348 1.0219 1.0272
March 1.0336 1.0217 1.0283
April 1.0346 1.0174 1.0251
May 1.0273 1.0046 1.0173
June 1.0313 1.0110 1.0188
July 1.0382 1.0181 1.0262
August 1.0522 1.0226 1.0392
September 1.0465 1.0260 1.0376
October 1.0340 1.0254 1.0297
November 1.0323 1.0064 1.0264
December 1.0400 1.0280 1.0351