YEARLY HIGH
5306.6891 IRR
YEARLY LOW
5144.4531 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5240.7691 IRR

2022 MOP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 5306.6891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 5144.4531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 162.2359 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5266.2826 to the December average rate of 5200.5201, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5306.6891 was up 0.07% compared to the 2021 peak of 5302.9081, 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 26,533,445 IRR
2021 Average 26,328,645 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 25,722,266 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 811,179.73 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

5272.8588
5193.9438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to IRR 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 5246.2369, compared to 5235.3013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.9356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5246.2369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5235.3013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 151.3683 IRR (High: 5295.8214 / Low: 5144.4531). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.5119 IRR (High: 5284.8900 / Low: 5258.3780).

December Spread (Volatile) ±151.3683
January Spread (Stable) ±26.5119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 59.3833 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -59.3833

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 5238.8090) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5265.9814), the exchange rate shifted by -27.1724 (-0.52%).

2022 Avg (September) 5238.8090
2021 Avg (September) 5265.9814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5284.8900 5258.3780 5266.2826
February 5282.9125 5237.7187 5261.0406
March 5267.3562 5214.9887 5247.7534
April 5250.0837 5187.2359 5233.8012
May 5256.6259 5218.5446 5234.8400
June 5250.9184 5200.8511 5233.7036
July 5262.5543 5223.8365 5239.0860
August 5246.9063 5210.9185 5234.3595
September 5306.6891 5205.1134 5238.8090
October 5297.5642 5201.8183 5239.1295
November 5299.6041 5234.8414 5259.9034
December 5295.8214 5144.4531 5200.5201