2022 MOP to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

258.6636 BIF

YEARLY LOW

246.3021 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

253.1759 BIF

2022 MOP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 258.6636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 246.3021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3615 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 249.5017 to the December average rate of 257.6789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 258.6636 was up 3.47% compared to the 2021 peak of 249.9967, 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 1,293,318 BIF

2021 Average 1,233,118 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 1,231,511 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,807.35 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

258.4966

248.6839

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MOP to BIF 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 251.1981, compared to 255.1538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 251.1981

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 255.1538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 6.6990 BIF (High: 255.0288 / Low: 248.3297). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2969 BIF (High: 258.6636 / Low: 256.3667).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.6990

December Spread (Stable) ±2.2969

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1438 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 257.6789) against the same month in 2021 (average: 248.6428), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0361 (+3.63%).

2022 Avg (December) 257.6789

2021 Avg (December) 248.6428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	251.4544	246.3021	249.5017
February	251.2748	248.6977	249.9269
March	255.0288	248.3297	251.2700
April	254.2166	248.8718	251.4276
May	254.2774	248.7795	251.6214
June	256.0805	251.0987	253.4408
July	254.8053	252.0532	254.3666
August	255.2453	252.4083	254.2228
September	255.4243	253.0802	254.3136
October	255.9308	253.1685	254.6429
November	257.3877	254.3045	255.6982
December	258.6636	256.3667	257.6789