YEARLY HIGH
3.6973 MOP
YEARLY LOW
3.4157 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5430 MOP

2017 TOP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TOP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 3.6973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 3.4157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2816 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4707 to the December average rate of 3.5179, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.6973 was up 0.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.6790, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,486 MOP
2016 Average 17,756 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 17,078 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,408.08 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.6701
3.4415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 3.4970, compared to 3.5890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4970
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1300 MOP (High: 3.6507 / Low: 3.5207). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0368 MOP (High: 3.5065 / Low: 3.4697).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1300
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0368

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0543 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 3.6510) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.5377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1133 (+3.20%).

2017 Avg (August) 3.6510
2016 Avg (August) 3.5377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5133 3.4395 3.4707
February 3.5711 3.4681 3.5379
March 3.5614 3.4470 3.4950
April 3.5065 3.4697 3.4902
May 3.5013 3.4157 3.4605
June 3.5749 3.4797 3.5278
July 3.6507 3.5207 3.5912
August 3.6973 3.5691 3.6510
September 3.6949 3.5987 3.6410
October 3.6404 3.5383 3.5936
November 3.5681 3.4897 3.5392
December 3.5503 3.4819 3.5179