YEARLY HIGH
7.2166 DOP
YEARLY LOW
6.5190 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8156 DOP

2022 MOP to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 7.2166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 6.5190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6975 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1765 to the December average rate of 6.8991, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 7.2166 was down 1.23% compared to the 2021 peak of 7.3067, 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 36,083 DOP
2021 Average 35,637 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 32,595 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,487.61 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

7.2347
6.5372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to DOP 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 6.9154, compared to 6.7158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1996 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.3612 DOP (High: 7.1861 / Low: 6.8249). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0386 DOP (High: 6.8393 / Low: 6.8007).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3612
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0386

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2599 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2599

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 7.1765) against the same month in 2021 (average: 7.2836), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1070 (-1.47%).

2022 Avg (January) 7.1765
2021 Avg (January) 7.2836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2166 7.1054 7.1765
February 7.1861 6.8249 7.0760
March 6.8585 6.7657 6.8161
April 6.8283 6.7895 6.8119
May 6.8393 6.8007 6.8224
June 6.8486 6.7426 6.7896
July 6.7803 6.7195 6.7497
August 6.7415 6.5528 6.6630
September 6.6897 6.5190 6.5953
October 6.6875 6.5712 6.6477
November 6.8026 6.5817 6.7400
December 7.0068 6.8163 6.8991