YEARLY HIGH
0.1635 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1496 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1554 MOP

2022 ETB to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ETB to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.1496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0139 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1618 to the December average rate of 0.1498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1635 was down 19.70% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 817 MOP
2021 Average 916 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 748 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.47 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1630
0.1486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1580, compared to 0.1528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.0040 MOP (High: 0.1610 / Low: 0.1570). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MOP (High: 0.1502 / Low: 0.1496).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.1618) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2027), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0409 (-20.16%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.1618
2021 Avg (January) 0.2027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1635 0.1610 0.1618
February 0.1610 0.1570 0.1591
March 0.1584 0.1566 0.1575
April 0.1583 0.1564 0.1573
May 0.1575 0.1557 0.1566
June 0.1566 0.1550 0.1556
July 0.1553 0.1537 0.1546
August 0.1551 0.1532 0.1540
September 0.1545 0.1522 0.1535
October 0.1546 0.1515 0.1531
November 0.1526 0.1503 0.1516
December 0.1502 0.1496 0.1498