YEARLY HIGH
0.5153 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.3241 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4284 MOP

2022 EGP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the EGP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 0.5153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.3241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1913 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5105 to the December average rate of 0.3253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5153 was up 0.20% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5143, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,577 MOP
2021 Average 2,550 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,620 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 956.26 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5294
0.3068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.4694, compared to 0.3874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4694
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0815 MOP (High: 0.5153 / Low: 0.4338). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 MOP (High: 0.3265 / Low: 0.3241).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0815
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0725 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0725

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.4862) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5092), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0230 (-4.51%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.4862
2021 Avg (March) 0.5092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5116 0.5084 0.5105
February 0.5142 0.5069 0.5108
March 0.5153 0.4338 0.4862
April 0.4425 0.4344 0.4387
May 0.4428 0.4343 0.4384
June 0.4347 0.4297 0.4319
July 0.4300 0.4250 0.4278
August 0.4262 0.4198 0.4223
September 0.4207 0.4113 0.4169
October 0.4140 0.3346 0.4024
November 0.3355 0.3265 0.3299
December 0.3265 0.3241 0.3253