YEARLY HIGH
3.7516 MOP
YEARLY LOW
3.4902 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6163 MOP

2023 FJD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the FJD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 3.7516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 3.4902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2615 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6982 to the December average rate of 3.6355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.7516 was down 3.21% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.8761, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,758 MOP
2022 Average 18,437 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 17,451 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,307.30 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.7149
3.5141
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 3.6540, compared to 3.5785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6540
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.1346 MOP (High: 3.7485 / Low: 3.6139). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0595 MOP (High: 3.5669 / Low: 3.5074).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1346
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0595

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0539 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 3.6844) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.7611), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0767 (-2.04%).

2023 Avg (February) 3.6844
2022 Avg (February) 3.7611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7485 3.6139 3.6982
February 3.7516 3.6274 3.6844
March 3.6653 3.5937 3.6398
April 3.6862 3.5885 3.6497
May 3.6842 3.5822 3.6278
June 3.6719 3.5686 3.6244
July 3.6948 3.5766 3.6264
August 3.6272 3.5109 3.5726
September 3.5759 3.5067 3.5506
October 3.5669 3.5074 3.5308
November 3.6064 3.4902 3.5550
December 3.6915 3.5930 3.6355