YEARLY HIGH
2.6008 MOP
YEARLY LOW
2.2517 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4053 MOP

2022 ILS to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ILS to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 2.6008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 2.2517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3491 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5591 to the December average rate of 2.3213, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.6008 was down 0.46% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.6129, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,004 MOP
2021 Average 12,391 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 11,258 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,745.51 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.5867
2.2549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 2.4669, compared to 2.3436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.1340 MOP (High: 2.4032 / Low: 2.2692). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0568 MOP (High: 2.3085 / Low: 2.2517).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1340
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0568

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1132 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 2.5591) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.4725), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0866 (+3.50%).

2022 Avg (January) 2.5591
2021 Avg (January) 2.4725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6008 2.5028 2.5591
February 2.5330 2.4566 2.4979
March 2.5348 2.4351 2.4848
April 2.5286 2.4188 2.4931
May 2.4268 2.3329 2.3930
June 2.4363 2.3079 2.3734
July 2.3780 2.2880 2.3352
August 2.4987 2.3965 2.4577
September 2.4032 2.2692 2.3445
October 2.3085 2.2517 2.2826
November 2.3636 2.2519 2.3205
December 2.3614 2.2689 2.3213