YEARLY HIGH
7.0055 ETB
YEARLY LOW
6.6229 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7908 ETB

2023 MOP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MOP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 7.0055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 6.6229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3826 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6594 to the December average rate of 6.9733, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 7.0055 was up 4.78% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.6859, 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 35,028 ETB
2022 Average 32,199 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 33,114 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,913.19 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

7.0062
6.6117
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 6.6954, compared to 6.8862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1908 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6954
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.1010 ETB (High: 6.9962 / Low: 6.8952). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 ETB (High: 6.6710 / Low: 6.6483).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1010
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0227

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0148 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 6.9733) against the same month in 2022 (average: 6.6737), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2996 (+4.49%).

2023 Avg (December) 6.9733
2022 Avg (December) 6.6737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6861 6.6307 6.6594
February 6.6643 6.6229 6.6446
March 6.6710 6.6483 6.6582
April 6.7423 6.6710 6.7070
May 6.7741 6.6845 6.7369
June 6.8028 6.7302 6.7663
July 6.8439 6.7638 6.8171
August 6.8584 6.7987 6.8343
September 6.8693 6.8275 6.8483
October 6.9339 6.8673 6.9037
November 6.9962 6.8952 6.9407
December 7.0055 6.9122 6.9733