2022 MOP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.1435 AFN

YEARLY LOW

10.5506 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.1617 AFN

2022 MOP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 13.1435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 10.5506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5929 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0282 to the December average rate of 10.9022, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 13.1435 was down 10.42% compared to the 2021 peak of 14.6727, 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 65,718 AFN

2021 Average 52,110 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 52,753 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,964.51 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

13.2550

10.5331

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to AFN 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 11.3975, compared to 10.9258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4717 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3975

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 1.0554 AFN (High: 12.4408 / Low: 11.3854). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2257 AFN (High: 11.0879 / Low: 10.8622).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0554

June Spread (Stable) ±0.2257

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.4150 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 13.0282) against the same month in 2021 (average: 9.6781), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3501 (+34.61%).

2022 Avg (January) 13.0282

2021 Avg (January) 9.6781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.1435	12.7273	13.0282
February	12.4408	11.3854	11.6132
March	11.4010	10.7384	11.0135
April	10.9927	10.5885	10.8184
May	11.2018	10.5989	10.9030
June	11.0879	10.8622	11.0087
July	11.1995	10.8320	10.9750
August	11.2484	10.8987	11.0511
September	11.1390	10.7730	10.9534
October	10.9503	10.5506	10.7599
November	11.0938	10.7793	10.9134
December	11.0299	10.7440	10.9022