YEARLY HIGH
4.7073 MOP
YEARLY LOW
3.9579 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3479 MOP

2022 BAM to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BAM to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 4.7073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 3.9579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7493 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6443 to the December average rate of 4.3414, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.7073 was down 6.56% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.0377, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,536 MOP
2021 Average 24,214 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 19,790 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,746.63 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.7225
3.9977
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 4.5112, compared to 4.1845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.2719 MOP (High: 4.3107 / Low: 4.0388). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1004 MOP (High: 4.3771 / Low: 4.2767).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2719
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1579 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1579

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 4.6621) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.9367), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2746 (-5.56%).

2022 Avg (February) 4.6621
2021 Avg (February) 4.9367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7031 4.5698 4.6443
February 4.7073 4.5996 4.6621
March 4.6003 4.4697 4.5379
April 4.5671 4.3377 4.4768
May 4.4538 4.2937 4.3728
June 4.4369 4.2976 4.3735
July 4.3191 4.1407 4.2156
August 4.2535 4.0997 4.1871
September 4.2071 3.9579 4.1007
October 4.1484 4.0071 4.0581
November 4.3107 4.0388 4.2042
December 4.3771 4.2767 4.3414