YEARLY HIGH
85.5096 CRC
YEARLY LOW
72.3087 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
79.9919 CRC

2022 MOP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 85.5096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 72.3087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2010 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.6091 to the December average rate of 73.5058, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 85.5096 was up 6.74% compared to the 2021 peak of 80.1121, 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 427,548 CRC
2021 Average 388,029 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 361,543 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,004.89 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

85.9097
72.3781
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to CRC 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 81.4458, compared to 78.5379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.4458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.5379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 4.7526 CRC (High: 82.8748 / Low: 78.1222). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7257 CRC (High: 80.2559 / Low: 79.5302).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.7526
February Spread (Stable) ±0.7257

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.8057 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 84.7821) against the same month in 2021 (average: 77.4336), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3485 (+9.49%).

2022 Avg (June) 84.7821
2021 Avg (June) 77.4336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.9625 78.9974 79.6091
February 80.2559 79.5302 79.8514
March 81.2984 79.3978 80.3411
April 82.2340 80.6854 81.3060
May 83.5748 81.8652 82.7852
June 85.5096 83.3503 84.7821
July 85.0232 82.7156 84.1715
August 82.8748 78.1222 81.3658
September 81.4807 77.4342 79.2367
October 78.4983 75.9019 77.1552
November 77.0662 74.2698 75.7923
December 75.3549 72.3087 73.5058