YEARLY HIGH
0.0994 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0963 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0977 MOP

2023 BTN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BTN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.0994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0984 to the December average rate of 0.0967, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0994 was down 8.55% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.1087, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 497 MOP
2022 Average 514 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 481 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.76 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0988
0.0963
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0982, compared to 0.0971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0982
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0024 MOP (High: 0.0994 / Low: 0.0970). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MOP (High: 0.0971 / Low: 0.0967).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.0984) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.1078), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0094 (-8.72%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.0984
2022 Avg (January) 0.1078

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0994 0.0970 0.0984
February 0.0988 0.0976 0.0979
March 0.0991 0.0977 0.0982
April 0.0989 0.0982 0.0986
May 0.0990 0.0973 0.0981
June 0.0984 0.0976 0.0981
July 0.0985 0.0971 0.0980
August 0.0979 0.0967 0.0973
September 0.0977 0.0968 0.0971
October 0.0971 0.0967 0.0969
November 0.0969 0.0963 0.0965
December 0.0969 0.0964 0.0967