YEARLY HIGH
0.3331 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.3111 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3278 MOP

2022 HNL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the HNL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.3331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.3111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0220 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3273 to the December average rate of 0.3248, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3331 was down 1.48% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3381, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,666 MOP
2021 Average 1,661 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,555 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.17 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3307
0.3243
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 0.3287, compared to 0.3269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.0187 MOP (High: 0.3297 / Low: 0.3111). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 MOP (High: 0.3304 / Low: 0.3286).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0187
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.3302) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3322), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-0.60%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.3302
2021 Avg (April) 0.3322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3293 0.3262 0.3273
February 0.3280 0.3258 0.3267
March 0.3312 0.3267 0.3288
April 0.3331 0.3288 0.3302
May 0.3311 0.3282 0.3300
June 0.3301 0.3269 0.3292
July 0.3304 0.3286 0.3290
August 0.3297 0.3111 0.3277
September 0.3298 0.3237 0.3279
October 0.3283 0.3235 0.3265
November 0.3271 0.3240 0.3252
December 0.3259 0.3233 0.3248