YEARLY HIGH
0.4601 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.4504 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4554 AED

2022 MOP to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.4601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.4504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4577 to the December average rate of 0.4578, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4601 was down 0.55% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4626, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,300 AED
2021 Average 2,294 AED
Yearly Trough Low 2,252 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.21 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4582
0.4537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to AED 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 0.4556, compared to 0.4552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0083 AED (High: 0.4597 / Low: 0.4514). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 AED (High: 0.4594 / Low: 0.4571).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.4573) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4599), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-0.57%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.4573
2021 Avg (February) 0.4599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4594 0.4571 0.4577
February 0.4601 0.4553 0.4573
March 0.4576 0.4541 0.4559
April 0.4554 0.4504 0.4542
May 0.4565 0.4537 0.4544
June 0.4547 0.4511 0.4541
July 0.4564 0.4535 0.4544
August 0.4551 0.4519 0.4542
September 0.4597 0.4514 0.4545
October 0.4595 0.4517 0.4544
November 0.4596 0.4543 0.4560
December 0.4592 0.4567 0.4578