2022 BOB to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1778 MOP

YEARLY LOW

1.1573 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1701 MOP

2022 BOB to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BOB to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 1.1778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 1.1573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0205 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1648 to the December average rate of 1.1605, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.1778 was up 0.85% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1679, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,889 MOP

2021 Average 5,799 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 5,786 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 102.72 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.1772

1.1589

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BOB 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 1.1713, compared to 1.1690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1713

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0110 MOP (High: 1.1708 / Low: 1.1599). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 MOP (High: 1.1707 / Low: 1.1698).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 1.1715) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.1615), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0100 (+0.86%).

2022 Avg (August) 1.1715

2021 Avg (August) 1.1615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1669	1.1627	1.1648
February	1.1699	1.1643	1.1672
March	1.1747	1.1678	1.1713
April	1.1774	1.1723	1.1741
May	1.1778	1.1722	1.1757
June	1.1761	1.1727	1.1746
July	1.1778	1.1738	1.1757
August	1.1778	1.1671	1.1715
September	1.1707	1.1698	1.1700
October	1.1708	1.1599	1.1696
November	1.1701	1.1604	1.1668
December	1.1629	1.1573	1.1605