YEARLY HIGH
19.5849 JMD
YEARLY LOW
18.5518 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.0259 JMD

2022 MOP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 19.5849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 18.5518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0331 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.3099 to the December average rate of 19.1049, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 19.5849 was up 0.77% compared to the 2021 peak of 19.4356, 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 97,925 JMD
2021 Average 94,069 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 92,759 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,165.66 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

19.5380
18.6762
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to JMD 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 19.1585, compared to 18.8933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2652 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.1585
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.8933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.5308 JMD (High: 19.0826 / Low: 18.5518). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1699 JMD (High: 18.9741 / Low: 18.8042).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5308
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1699

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4104 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 19.4662) against the same month in 2021 (average: 18.7549), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7113 (+3.79%).

2022 Avg (February) 19.4662
2021 Avg (February) 18.7549

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.4717 19.1273 19.3099
February 19.5849 19.2551 19.4662
March 19.2748 18.9244 19.0558
April 19.1691 18.9946 19.1134
May 19.2153 19.0241 19.1324
June 19.0981 18.6336 18.8736
July 18.9905 18.5758 18.7613
August 18.9333 18.6254 18.7704
September 19.0826 18.5518 18.7480
October 18.9741 18.8042 18.9001
November 19.1684 18.9655 19.0751
December 19.2167 18.8981 19.1049