YEARLY HIGH
168.7242 KRW
YEARLY LOW
151.3264 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
162.0318 KRW

2023 MOP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MOP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 168.7242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 151.3264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.3977 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.2751 to the December average rate of 161.6005, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 168.7242 was down 6.06% compared to the 2022 peak of 179.6013, 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 843,621 KRW
2022 Average 800,701 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 756,632 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86,988.61 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

168.9693
152.9393
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 160.5050, compared to 163.5586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0536 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 160.5050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 163.5586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 12.2070 KRW (High: 163.5335 / Low: 151.3264). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5203 KRW (High: 168.7242 / Low: 166.2039).

February Spread (Volatile) ±12.2070
October Spread (Stable) ±2.5203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.9507 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9507

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 167.6335) against the same month in 2022 (average: 176.6810), the exchange rate shifted by -9.0475 (-5.12%).

2023 Avg (October) 167.6335
2022 Avg (October) 176.6810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 158.9675 152.4629 154.2751
February 163.5335 151.3264 158.3345
March 164.1860 159.2985 161.6655
April 167.7044 161.0227 163.6122
May 166.7219 162.5139 164.5388
June 164.0290 157.0779 160.6038
July 164.1300 157.2082 159.7750
August 166.5847 160.5534 164.2290
September 168.1252 163.1474 165.4306
October 168.7242 166.2039 167.6335
November 167.4143 160.5048 162.6828
December 163.7125 158.9270 161.6005