YEARLY HIGH
0.2527 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.2124 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2305 BAM

2022 MOP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 0.2527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.2124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0402 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2153 to the December average rate of 0.2303, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2527 was up 16.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2171, 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 1,263 BAM
2021 Average 1,033 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 1,062 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 201.10 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2496
0.2113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BAM 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 0.2218, compared to 0.2391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0156 BAM (High: 0.2476 / Low: 0.2320). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 BAM (High: 0.2174 / Low: 0.2124).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0156
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.2439) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2072), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0367 (+17.73%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.2439
2021 Avg (September) 0.2072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2188 0.2126 0.2153
February 0.2174 0.2124 0.2145
March 0.2237 0.2174 0.2204
April 0.2305 0.2190 0.2234
May 0.2329 0.2245 0.2287
June 0.2327 0.2254 0.2287
July 0.2415 0.2315 0.2372
August 0.2439 0.2351 0.2389
September 0.2527 0.2377 0.2439
October 0.2496 0.2411 0.2464
November 0.2476 0.2320 0.2379
December 0.2338 0.2285 0.2303