YEARLY HIGH
1.7549 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.5964 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6802 MOP

2022 LYD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LYD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 1.7549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 1.5964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1585 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7486 to the December average rate of 1.6584, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.7549 was down 70.63% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.9757, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,774 MOP
2021 Average 9,100 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 7,982 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 792.51 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.7638
1.5972
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 1.7200, compared to 1.6404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0796 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0501 MOP (High: 1.7393 / Low: 1.6892). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 MOP (High: 1.7549 / Low: 1.7408).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0501
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0341 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 1.7499) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.7910), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0411 (-2.29%).

2022 Avg (February) 1.7499
2021 Avg (February) 1.7910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7547 1.7393 1.7486
February 1.7549 1.7408 1.7499
March 1.7446 1.7243 1.7329
April 1.7393 1.6892 1.7194
May 1.6993 1.6744 1.6853
June 1.6978 1.6719 1.6839
July 1.6729 1.6492 1.6621
August 1.6688 1.6347 1.6539
September 1.6456 1.5964 1.6268
October 1.6296 1.5988 1.6111
November 1.6476 1.6049 1.6301
December 1.6679 1.6373 1.6584