YEARLY HIGH
0.1716 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1544 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1614 CAD

2022 MOP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.1716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.1544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0172 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1574 to the December average rate of 0.1696, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1716 was up 6.58% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1610, 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 858 CAD
2021 Average 783 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 772 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.98 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1709
0.1549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to CAD 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 0.1577, compared to 0.1651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0104 CAD (High: 0.1710 / Low: 0.1605). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 CAD (High: 0.1598 / Low: 0.1573).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0104
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.1695) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1553), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0142 (+9.17%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.1695
2021 Avg (October) 0.1553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1592 0.1557 0.1574
February 0.1598 0.1573 0.1584
March 0.1603 0.1544 0.1570
April 0.1591 0.1545 0.1562
May 0.1613 0.1564 0.1589
June 0.1611 0.1551 0.1585
July 0.1621 0.1580 0.1599
August 0.1627 0.1580 0.1599
September 0.1710 0.1605 0.1648
October 0.1716 0.1670 0.1695
November 0.1703 0.1644 0.1667
December 0.1713 0.1677 0.1696