2023 MOP to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 MOP to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the MOP to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1091.7119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 1055.7722.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.9396 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1076.0249 to the December average rate of 1068.1261, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1091.7119 was down 6.06% compared to the 2022 peak of 1162.1327, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
MOP to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1069.6764, compared to 1068.7128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9635 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 33.1608 GNF (High: 1088.9330 / Low: 1055.7722). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.1964 GNF (High: 1070.8934 / Low: 1061.6970).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 6.4857 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1076.0249) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1133.4994), the exchange rate shifted by -57.4745 (-5.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1091.7119 | 1066.5659 | 1076.0249 |
| February | 1088.9330 | 1055.7722 | 1069.5391 |
| March | 1088.0851 | 1064.0392 | 1069.8480 |
| April | 1070.5758 | 1060.2285 | 1064.7430 |
| May | 1074.2211 | 1063.2931 | 1068.6210 |
| June | 1074.1115 | 1064.7244 | 1069.2821 |
| July | 1078.2331 | 1065.2364 | 1070.1749 |
| August | 1083.6484 | 1062.4383 | 1068.4355 |
| September | 1075.2513 | 1062.6595 | 1067.1425 |
| October | 1073.6768 | 1063.3524 | 1067.7040 |
| November | 1076.4686 | 1065.6746 | 1070.6942 |
| December | 1070.8934 | 1061.6970 | 1068.1261 |