YEARLY HIGH
0.0155 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0136 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0149 MOP

2023 CRC to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CRC to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0140 to the December average rate of 0.0153, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0155 was up 12.20% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0138, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78 MOP
2022 Average 63 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 68 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.75 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0155
0.0139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.0147, compared to 0.0151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0010 MOP (High: 0.0146 / Low: 0.0136). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MOP (High: 0.0152 / Low: 0.0151).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 0.0153) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+12.70%).

2023 Avg (December) 0.0153
2022 Avg (December) 0.0136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0146 0.0136 0.0140
February 0.0146 0.0139 0.0143
March 0.0150 0.0145 0.0148
April 0.0152 0.0149 0.0151
May 0.0151 0.0149 0.0150
June 0.0150 0.0149 0.0149
July 0.0150 0.0147 0.0149
August 0.0151 0.0147 0.0150
September 0.0152 0.0150 0.0151
October 0.0152 0.0150 0.0151
November 0.0152 0.0151 0.0151
December 0.0155 0.0152 0.0153