YEARLY HIGH
256.6617 CDF
YEARLY LOW
246.1520 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
250.4193 CDF

2022 MOP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 256.6617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 246.1520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5096 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 249.8887 to the December average rate of 254.9947, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 256.6617 was up 2.15% compared to the 2021 peak of 251.2475, 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 1,283,308 CDF
2021 Average 1,243,541 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,230,760 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,548.20 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

255.7698
246.4686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to CDF 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 248.9647, compared to 251.8739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 248.9647
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 251.8739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 7.3461 CDF (High: 254.0164 / Low: 246.6703). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3399 CDF (High: 248.1488 / Low: 246.8090).

August Spread (Volatile) ±7.3461
June Spread (Stable) ±1.3399

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.0774 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0774

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 254.9947) against the same month in 2021 (average: 248.9982), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9966 (+2.41%).

2022 Avg (December) 254.9947
2021 Avg (December) 248.9982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 251.1234 249.1094 249.8887
February 251.1501 249.1098 250.1668
March 250.6900 248.4079 249.1675
April 249.1130 247.3165 248.4048
May 251.7920 247.3940 248.6190
June 248.1488 246.8090 247.5416
July 247.5026 246.1520 247.2437
August 254.0164 246.6703 248.8170
September 255.4470 250.4073 252.7281
October 255.4004 251.0078 253.1355
November 255.6800 253.2513 254.3244
December 256.6617 252.8688 254.9947