YEARLY HIGH
1.2807 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.1036 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2011 MOP

2022 CNY to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CNY to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 1.2807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 1.1036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1771 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2627 to the December average rate of 1.1503, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.2807 was up 0.89% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.2694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 32,018 MOP
2021 Average 31,024 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 27,590 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,428.19 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.2843
1.1097
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1.2453, compared to 1.1570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0883 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0621 MOP (High: 1.2807 / Low: 1.2186). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0152 MOP (High: 1.2687 / Low: 1.2535).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0621
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0511 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0511

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 1.2579) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.2266), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0313 (+2.55%).

2022 Avg (April) 1.2579
2021 Avg (April) 1.2266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2687 1.2535 1.2627
February 1.2763 1.2609 1.2664
March 1.2802 1.2617 1.2697
April 1.2807 1.2186 1.2579
May 1.2236 1.1899 1.2068
June 1.2154 1.1977 1.2081
July 1.2078 1.1925 1.2004
August 1.2027 1.1682 1.1893
September 1.1719 1.1249 1.1532
October 1.1427 1.1036 1.1244
November 1.1448 1.1053 1.1243
December 1.1638 1.1372 1.1503