YEARLY HIGH
8.1546 MOP
YEARLY LOW
7.9838 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0654 MOP

2022 CLF to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CLF to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 8.1546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 7.9838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1709 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0248 to the December average rate of 8.0222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 8.1546 was up 0.76% compared to the 2021 peak of 8.0932, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,773 MOP
2021 Average 40,030 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 39,919 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 854.36 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

8.0953
8.0155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLF 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 8.0621, compared to 8.0686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.0621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.1463 MOP (High: 8.1362 / Low: 7.9899). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0416 MOP (High: 8.0361 / Low: 7.9945).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1463
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0416

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0335 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 8.0863) against the same month in 2021 (average: 8.0017), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0846 (+1.06%).

2022 Avg (April) 8.0863
2021 Avg (April) 8.0017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.0361 7.9945 8.0248
February 8.0665 7.9838 8.0323
March 8.0879 8.0258 8.0571
April 8.1546 8.0665 8.0863
May 8.0961 8.0470 8.0837
June 8.1429 8.0786 8.0886
July 8.0997 8.0474 8.0826
August 8.1272 8.0714 8.0871
September 8.1362 7.9899 8.0808
October 8.1318 7.9942 8.0835
November 8.0858 7.9912 8.0557
December 8.0426 7.9986 8.0222