YEARLY HIGH
6.6859 ETB
YEARLY LOW
6.1176 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4390 ETB

2022 MOP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 6.6859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 6.1176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5683 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1797 to the December average rate of 6.6737, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 6.6859 was down 76.25% compared to the 2021 peak of 28.1562, 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 33,429 ETB
2021 Average 27,673 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 30,588 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,841.50 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

6.7231
6.1303
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to ETB 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 6.3308, compared to 6.5471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.1584 ETB (High: 6.3712 / Low: 6.2128). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0293 ETB (High: 6.6859 / Low: 6.6566).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1584
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0293

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 6.6737) against the same month in 2021 (average: 6.7647), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0910 (-1.35%).

2022 Avg (December) 6.6737
2021 Avg (December) 6.7647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2095 6.1176 6.1797
February 6.3712 6.2128 6.2872
March 6.3850 6.3125 6.3488
April 6.3957 6.3159 6.3561
May 6.4242 6.3487 6.3877
June 6.4535 6.3845 6.4254
July 6.5073 6.4403 6.4673
August 6.5276 6.4471 6.4952
September 6.5695 6.4742 6.5160
October 6.6003 6.4685 6.5337
November 6.6518 6.5543 6.5969
December 6.6859 6.6566 6.6737