YEARLY HIGH
1.3064 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.5508 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9551 MOP

2022 GHS to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GHS to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.3064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.5508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7555 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2910 to the December average rate of 0.7568, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.3064 was down 6.48% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.3969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,532 MOP
2021 Average 6,761 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 2,754 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,777.67 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.3639
0.4894
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 1.1320, compared to 0.7782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3537 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.3950 MOP (High: 0.9635 / Low: 0.5685). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0236 MOP (High: 1.0842 / Low: 1.0605).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3950
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0236

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 0.1268 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.2910) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.3649), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0739 (-5.41%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.2910
2021 Avg (January) 1.3649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3064 1.2735 1.2910
February 1.2725 1.1801 1.2344
March 1.1800 1.0644 1.1159
April 1.0842 1.0605 1.0725
May 1.0797 1.0342 1.0577
June 1.0362 1.0015 1.0204
July 1.0091 0.9540 0.9918
August 0.9548 0.8028 0.8700
September 0.8123 0.7741 0.7995
October 0.7840 0.5746 0.6891
November 0.5901 0.5508 0.5623
December 0.9635 0.5685 0.7568