2023 BAM to MOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 BAM to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the BAM to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 4.6312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 4.3169.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3143 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4317 to the December average rate of 4.4948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.6312 was down 1.62% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.7073, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.4614, compared to 4.4568 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.1802 MOP (High: 4.5453 / Low: 4.3651). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0703 MOP (High: 4.3903 / Low: 4.3200).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0881 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 4.5476) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.2156), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3320 (+7.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.4958 | 4.3169 | 4.4317 |
| February | 4.5453 | 4.3651 | 4.4277 |
| March | 4.4999 | 4.3564 | 4.4187 |
| April | 4.5718 | 4.4930 | 4.5323 |
| May | 4.5719 | 4.4179 | 4.4884 |
| June | 4.5386 | 4.4139 | 4.4696 |
| July | 4.6312 | 4.4792 | 4.5476 |
| August | 4.5401 | 4.4623 | 4.4973 |
| September | 4.4815 | 4.3450 | 4.4093 |
| October | 4.3903 | 4.3200 | 4.3528 |
| November | 4.5140 | 4.3435 | 4.4388 |
| December | 4.5776 | 4.4270 | 4.4948 |