2022 MOP to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

192.9868 LBP

YEARLY LOW

180.2516 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

187.9197 LBP

2022 MOP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 192.9868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 180.2516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7352 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.3765 to the December average rate of 189.2899, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 192.9868 was up 0.23% compared to the 2021 peak of 192.5361, 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 964,934 LBP

2021 Average 948,896 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 901,258 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,675.88 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

189.5165

186.7974

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LBP 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 187.9600, compared to 187.8795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0804 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 187.9600

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 187.8795

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 10.4026 LBP (High: 190.6542 / Low: 180.2516). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7371 LBP (High: 188.5503 / Low: 186.8132).

September Spread (Volatile) ±10.4026

June Spread (Stable) ±1.7371

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 0.6250 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 187.8952) against the same month in 2021 (average: 190.1704), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2753 (-1.20%).

2022 Avg (May) 187.8952

2021 Avg (May) 190.1704

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	190.6305	187.2959	188.3765
February	189.9904	187.0333	188.5079
March	188.7892	185.3510	187.8828
April	188.7012	186.4066	187.5578
May	192.9868	186.5961	187.8952
June	188.5503	186.8132	187.5396
July	187.9698	186.1080	187.0240
August	188.9345	186.5323	187.6954
September	190.6542	180.2516	187.1012
October	189.9397	187.0017	187.9003
November	190.5505	185.6929	188.2661
December	190.6274	188.5563	189.2899