YEARLY HIGH
11.5392 MOP
YEARLY LOW
10.6643 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1276 MOP

2017 XDR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 11.5392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 10.6643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8749 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7942 to the December average rate of 11.3935, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.5392 was up 1.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.3927, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,696 MOP
2016 Average 55,571 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 53,322 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,374.29 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.5115
10.7290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 10.9136, compared to 11.3416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2849 MOP (High: 11.5354 / Low: 11.2505). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1226 MOP (High: 11.1644 / Low: 11.0418).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2849
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1226

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1118 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 11.4463) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.1802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2661 (+2.38%).

2017 Avg (September) 11.4463
2016 Avg (September) 11.1802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.9089 10.6643 10.7942
February 10.9065 10.7512 10.8332
March 10.9399 10.6823 10.8237
April 11.0261 10.8274 10.9099
May 11.1454 10.9057 11.0210
June 11.1644 11.0418 11.0994
July 11.3356 11.0981 11.2055
August 11.5354 11.2505 11.3537
September 11.5392 11.3498 11.4463
October 11.4394 11.2622 11.3345
November 11.4461 11.2356 11.3159
December 11.4463 11.3066 11.3935