YEARLY HIGH
4.5304 MOP
YEARLY LOW
4.4334 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4807 MOP

2022 AWG to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the AWG to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 4.5304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 4.4334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0970 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4596 to the December average rate of 4.4539, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.5304 was up 0.79% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.4950, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,652 MOP
2021 Average 22,236 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 22,167 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 484.87 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.5069
4.4490
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 4.4793, compared to 4.4820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4793
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0813 MOP (High: 4.5201 / Low: 4.4388). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0292 MOP (High: 4.4681 / Low: 4.4389).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0813
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0292

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 4.4919) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.4452), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0467 (+1.05%).

2022 Avg (April) 4.4919
2021 Avg (April) 4.4452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4702 4.4401 4.4596
February 4.4808 4.4348 4.4617
March 4.4927 4.4582 4.4755
April 4.5304 4.4814 4.4919
May 4.5104 4.4705 4.4931
June 4.5226 4.4876 4.4943
July 4.5187 4.4865 4.5021
August 4.5127 4.4721 4.4898
September 4.5201 4.4388 4.4859
October 4.5114 4.4412 4.4883
November 4.4921 4.4334 4.4720
December 4.4681 4.4389 4.4539