YEARLY HIGH
0.6560 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.5544 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6036 MOP

2017 ZAR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.6560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.5544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1017 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5882 to the December average rate of 0.6159, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6560 was up 8.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6020, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 32,802 MOP
2016 Average 27,281 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 27,719 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,082.60 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6277
0.5651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.6063, compared to 0.6009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0714 MOP (High: 0.6560 / Low: 0.5847). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 MOP (High: 0.6361 / Low: 0.6127).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0714
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0251 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.6159) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5766), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0393 (+6.81%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.6159
2016 Avg (December) 0.5766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6037 0.5781 0.5882
February 0.6206 0.5939 0.6068
March 0.6454 0.5948 0.6186
April 0.6148 0.5747 0.5969
May 0.6279 0.5846 0.6048
June 0.6361 0.6127 0.6225
July 0.6232 0.5940 0.6120
August 0.6235 0.5939 0.6077
September 0.6298 0.5924 0.6123
October 0.6065 0.5645 0.5873
November 0.5899 0.5544 0.5703
December 0.6560 0.5847 0.6159