YEARLY HIGH
0.7110 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.5689 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6402 BRL

2022 MOP to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.7110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 0.5689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1420 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6882 to the December average rate of 0.6540, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7110 was down 3.15% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.7340, 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 3,555 BRL
2021 Average 3,371 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 2,845 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 710.20 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.6984
0.5766
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BRL 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 0.6294, compared to 0.6509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.0618 BRL (High: 0.6517 / Low: 0.5899). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0222 BRL (High: 0.6652 / Low: 0.6430).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0618
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0222

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0407 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.6882) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.6707), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0176 (+2.62%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.6882
2021 Avg (January) 0.6707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7110 0.6603 0.6882
February 0.6641 0.6233 0.6475
March 0.6412 0.5860 0.6171
April 0.6180 0.5689 0.5868
May 0.6380 0.5855 0.6122
June 0.6517 0.5899 0.6247
July 0.6829 0.6388 0.6629
August 0.6540 0.6218 0.6353
September 0.6691 0.6299 0.6471
October 0.6721 0.6386 0.6510
November 0.6730 0.6255 0.6554
December 0.6652 0.6430 0.6540