YEARLY HIGH
1.6759 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.4169 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5332 BWP

2022 MOP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 1.6759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 1.4169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2590 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4466 to the December average rate of 1.6064, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.6759 was up 13.75% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.4733, 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 8,379 BWP
2021 Average 6,924 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 7,084 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,295.02 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.6767
1.4146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BWP 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 1.4617, compared to 1.6047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0828 BWP (High: 1.5026 / Low: 1.4198). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 BWP (High: 1.4480 / Low: 1.4264).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0828
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0322 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 1.6227) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.4401), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1826 (+12.68%).

2022 Avg (November) 1.6227
2021 Avg (November) 1.4401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4689 1.4321 1.4466
February 1.4480 1.4264 1.4364
March 1.4606 1.4169 1.4379
April 1.5026 1.4198 1.4467
May 1.5213 1.4778 1.5007
June 1.5333 1.4736 1.5017
July 1.5836 1.5231 1.5626
August 1.5900 1.5407 1.5641
September 1.6580 1.5842 1.6177
October 1.6714 1.6315 1.6549
November 1.6759 1.5956 1.6227
December 1.6247 1.5937 1.6064