YEARLY HIGH
26.7216 MOP
YEARLY LOW
25.7630 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.3322 MOP

2022 KWD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KWD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 26.7216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 25.7630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9586 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.5299 to the December average rate of 26.1717, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 26.7216 was down 0.03% compared to the 2021 peak of 26.7294, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 133,608 MOP
2021 Average 132,667 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 128,815 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,792.91 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

26.5998
26.0237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 26.4734, compared to 26.1910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2824 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.4734
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.1910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.4635 MOP (High: 26.2265 / Low: 25.7630). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1751 MOP (High: 26.5894 / Low: 26.4143).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4635
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1751

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 0.1831 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1831

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 26.4877) against the same month in 2021 (average: 26.5372), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0494 (-0.19%).

2022 Avg (April) 26.4877
2021 Avg (April) 26.5372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.5894 26.4143 26.5299
February 26.6844 26.3459 26.5518
March 26.6505 26.4354 26.5202
April 26.7216 26.3091 26.4877
May 26.4571 26.2360 26.3759
June 26.5467 26.2797 26.3747
July 26.3861 26.1729 26.2895
August 26.4972 26.2008 26.3276
September 26.2543 25.8480 26.1445
October 26.2265 25.7630 26.0717
November 26.3046 25.8950 26.1410
December 26.2834 26.0336 26.1717