YEARLY HIGH
4.7020 MOP
YEARLY LOW
3.9630 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3468 MOP

2022 BGN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BGN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 4.7020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 3.9630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7390 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6446 to the December average rate of 4.3404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.7020 was down 6.53% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.0307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,510 MOP
2021 Average 24,211 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 19,815 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,694.82 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.7198
4.0057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 4.5087, compared to 4.1848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.2616 MOP (High: 4.2828 / Low: 4.0212). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1009 MOP (High: 4.6986 / Low: 4.5977).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2616
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1009

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 0.1593 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 4.6446) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.9717), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3272 (-6.58%).

2022 Avg (January) 4.6446
2021 Avg (January) 4.9717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7020 4.5693 4.6446
February 4.6986 4.5977 4.6603
March 4.5999 4.4603 4.5342
April 4.5656 4.3348 4.4728
May 4.4556 4.2852 4.3698
June 4.4445 4.3065 4.3708
July 4.3031 4.1442 4.2115
August 4.2665 4.1047 4.1836
September 4.1881 3.9630 4.0963
October 4.1325 4.0083 4.0652
November 4.2828 4.0212 4.2116
December 4.3936 4.2832 4.3404