YEARLY HIGH
1.0560 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.0134 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0408 MOP

2022 GTQ to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GTQ to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 1.0560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1.0134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0426 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0415 to the December average rate of 1.0194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0560 was up 1.43% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,280 MOP
2021 Average 5,173 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 5,067 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212.75 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0575
1.0159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 1.0473, compared to 1.0342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0235 MOP (High: 1.0476 / Low: 1.0241). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 MOP (High: 1.0453 / Low: 1.0428).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0235
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 1.0540) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0365), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0175 (+1.69%).

2022 Avg (May) 1.0540
2021 Avg (May) 1.0365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0448 1.0399 1.0415
February 1.0452 1.0419 1.0436
March 1.0494 1.0420 1.0457
April 1.0554 1.0498 1.0531
May 1.0560 1.0524 1.0540
June 1.0516 1.0424 1.0460
July 1.0453 1.0425 1.0442
August 1.0453 1.0428 1.0444
September 1.0476 1.0241 1.0368
October 1.0320 1.0235 1.0282
November 1.0343 1.0269 1.0321
December 1.0230 1.0134 1.0194