YEARLY HIGH
0.8091 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.7313 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7947 MOP

2017 VEF to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.8091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.7313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0779 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7998 to the December average rate of 0.7818, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8091 was down 36.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2741, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,046 MOP
2016 Average 4,584 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 3,656 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 389.32 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8026
0.7752
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.7988, compared to 0.7906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0734 MOP (High: 0.8047 / Low: 0.7313). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 MOP (High: 0.8043 / Low: 0.7962).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0734
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.7818) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8003), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0185 (-2.31%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.7818
2016 Avg (December) 0.8003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8041 0.7953 0.7998
February 0.8043 0.7962 0.8003
March 0.8031 0.7924 0.8000
April 0.8045 0.7878 0.7972
May 0.8068 0.7851 0.7958
June 0.8057 0.7908 0.7998
July 0.8065 0.7834 0.7955
August 0.8059 0.7764 0.7929
September 0.8078 0.7897 0.8001
October 0.8062 0.7580 0.7958
November 0.8047 0.7313 0.7774
December 0.8091 0.7437 0.7818