YEARLY HIGH
0.0814 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0698 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0759 MOP

2017 XPF to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.0814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0115 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0710 to the December average rate of 0.0799, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0814 was up 5.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 407 MOP
2016 Average 371 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 349 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.56 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0814
0.0700
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0724, compared to 0.0793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0724
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0071 MOP (High: 0.0775 / Low: 0.0704). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 MOP (High: 0.0801 / Low: 0.0783).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0804) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0751), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+7.03%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0804
2016 Avg (September) 0.0751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0718 0.0698 0.0710
February 0.0775 0.0704 0.0713
March 0.0726 0.0699 0.0713
April 0.0733 0.0709 0.0717
May 0.0752 0.0728 0.0740
June 0.0766 0.0748 0.0752
July 0.0791 0.0761 0.0775
August 0.0813 0.0789 0.0797
September 0.0814 0.0792 0.0804
October 0.0801 0.0783 0.0792
November 0.0804 0.0780 0.0791
December 0.0809 0.0791 0.0799