2022 MOP to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |