YEARLY HIGH
0.0948 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0761 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0898 MOP

2022 AFN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AFN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 0.0948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0187 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0768 to the December average rate of 0.0917, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0948 was down 8.71% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 474 MOP
2021 Average 483 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 380 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.49 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0946
0.0751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0881, compared to 0.0915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0075 MOP (High: 0.0878 / Low: 0.0804). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 MOP (High: 0.0921 / Low: 0.0902).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.0929) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0889), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+4.51%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0929
2021 Avg (October) 0.0889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0786 0.0761 0.0768
February 0.0878 0.0804 0.0862
March 0.0931 0.0877 0.0908
April 0.0944 0.0910 0.0924
May 0.0943 0.0893 0.0918
June 0.0921 0.0902 0.0908
July 0.0923 0.0893 0.0911
August 0.0918 0.0889 0.0905
September 0.0928 0.0898 0.0913
October 0.0948 0.0913 0.0929
November 0.0928 0.0901 0.0916
December 0.0931 0.0907 0.0917