YEARLY HIGH
26.7784 MOP
YEARLY LOW
25.9005 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.2312 MOP

2023 KWD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KWD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 26.7784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 25.9005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8778 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.3595 to the December average rate of 26.1576, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 26.7784 was up 0.21% compared to the 2022 peak of 26.7216, 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 133,892 MOP
2022 Average 131,654 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 129,503 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,389.18 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

26.4482
26.0023
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 26.3369, compared to 26.1254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.3369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.1254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.5648 MOP (High: 26.7784 / Low: 26.2136). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1906 MOP (High: 26.1362 / Low: 25.9457).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5648
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1906

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0757 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 26.4110) against the same month in 2022 (average: 26.5518), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1408 (-0.53%).

2023 Avg (February) 26.4110
2022 Avg (February) 26.5518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.4545 26.2357 26.3595
February 26.7784 26.2136 26.4110
March 26.4574 26.1172 26.3354
April 26.4329 26.1363 26.3621
May 26.4757 26.1645 26.2973
June 26.3592 26.1057 26.2564
July 26.3154 26.0516 26.2193
August 26.2639 25.9734 26.1714
September 26.2391 25.9769 26.1176
October 26.1362 25.9457 26.0473
November 26.1092 25.9005 26.0394
December 26.3306 26.0667 26.1576