2023 GTQ to MOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 GTQ to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the GTQ to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 1.0382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 1.0210.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0172 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0263 to the December average rate of 1.0282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.0382 was down 1.69% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.0560, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GTQ based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.0325, compared to 1.0266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 0.0081 MOP (High: 1.0291 / Low: 1.0210). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 MOP (High: 1.0283 / Low: 1.0263).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 1.0362) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.0457), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0096 (-0.91%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.0284 | 1.0229 | 1.0263 |
| February | 1.0353 | 1.0290 | 1.0320 |
| March | 1.0382 | 1.0347 | 1.0362 |
| April | 1.0382 | 1.0360 | 1.0368 |
| May | 1.0360 | 1.0312 | 1.0343 |
| June | 1.0316 | 1.0274 | 1.0297 |
| July | 1.0288 | 1.0216 | 1.0261 |
| August | 1.0291 | 1.0210 | 1.0258 |
| September | 1.0268 | 1.0230 | 1.0249 |
| October | 1.0283 | 1.0263 | 1.0275 |
| November | 1.0289 | 1.0242 | 1.0268 |
| December | 1.0297 | 1.0272 | 1.0282 |