YEARLY HIGH
179.6013 KRW
YEARLY LOW
147.7455 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
160.0809 KRW

2022 MOP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 179.6013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 147.7455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.8558 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.0363 to the December average rate of 161.3257, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 179.6013 was up 19.91% compared to the 2021 peak of 149.7862, 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 898,006 KRW
2021 Average 715,020 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 738,727 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 159,278.99 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

179.4455
146.2719
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KRW 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 152.9072, compared to 167.2545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.3472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.9072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.2545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 13.8193 KRW (High: 176.4415 / Low: 162.6222). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7004 KRW (High: 150.0645 / Low: 148.3642).

November Spread (Volatile) ±13.8193
February Spread (Stable) ±1.7004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 8.6614 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6614

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 176.6810) against the same month in 2021 (average: 147.5412), the exchange rate shifted by +29.1398 (+19.75%).

2022 Avg (October) 176.6810
2021 Avg (October) 147.5412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 150.9028 147.7455 149.0363
February 150.0645 148.3642 149.1450
March 154.1585 149.5109 151.5762
April 157.5778 150.5433 152.8800
May 159.6959 153.0959 156.7418
June 161.1725 153.5420 158.0641
July 163.4236 160.1236 161.6225
August 167.2649 160.3747 163.3968
September 178.0375 167.7152 172.4813
October 179.6013 174.0496 176.6810
November 176.4415 162.6222 168.0196
December 164.7775 157.0445 161.3257