YEARLY HIGH
4.0773 MOP
YEARLY LOW
3.9919 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0327 MOP

2022 BBD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BBD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 4.0773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 3.9919.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0854 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0124 to the December average rate of 4.0111, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.0773 was up 0.76% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.0466, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,387 MOP
2021 Average 20,015 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 19,959 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 427.18 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.0476
4.0078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 4.0311, compared to 4.0343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0732 MOP (High: 4.0681 / Low: 3.9950). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0208 MOP (High: 4.0180 / Low: 3.9972).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0732
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0208

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0167 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 4.0431) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.0008), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0423 (+1.06%).

2022 Avg (April) 4.0431
2021 Avg (April) 4.0008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0180 3.9972 4.0124
February 4.0332 3.9919 4.0162
March 4.0440 4.0129 4.0285
April 4.0773 4.0333 4.0431
May 4.0481 4.0235 4.0419
June 4.0714 4.0393 4.0443
July 4.0498 4.0237 4.0413
August 4.0636 4.0357 4.0436
September 4.0681 3.9950 4.0404
October 4.0659 3.9971 4.0417
November 4.0429 3.9956 4.0278
December 4.0213 3.9993 4.0111