YEARLY HIGH
19.4405 JMD
YEARLY LOW
18.6032 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.1127 JMD

2023 MOP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MOP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 19.4405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 18.6032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8373 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.9806 to the December average rate of 19.2860, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 19.4405 was down 0.74% compared to the 2022 peak of 19.5849, 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 97,202 JMD
2022 Average 95,116 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 93,016 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,186.69 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

19.3925
18.7641
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 18.9935, compared to 19.2319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2385 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.9935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.2319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.4031 JMD (High: 19.0474 / Low: 18.6444). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1369 JMD (High: 19.2233 / Low: 19.0864).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4031
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1369

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2660 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2660

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 19.3401) against the same month in 2022 (average: 19.0751), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2650 (+1.39%).

2023 Avg (November) 19.3401
2022 Avg (November) 19.0751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1188 18.7509 18.9806
February 19.1253 18.9731 19.0824
March 19.0474 18.6444 18.8164
April 18.9838 18.6032 18.8357
May 19.2057 18.9191 19.0939
June 19.2300 19.0172 19.1519
July 19.2530 19.0467 19.1793
August 19.3547 19.0658 19.1842
September 19.2233 19.0864 19.1657
October 19.3229 19.1734 19.2363
November 19.4405 19.1718 19.3401
December 19.3559 19.1886 19.2860