2022 MOP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

45.9830 LKR

YEARLY LOW

25.0334 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.0929 LKR

2022 MOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 45.9830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 25.0334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.9496 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.2394 to the December average rate of 45.7186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 81.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 45.9830 was up 82.01% compared to the 2021 peak of 25.2646, 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 229,915 LKR

2021 Average 123,907 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 125,167 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,748.10 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

47.7698

23.1557

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LKR 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 35.1577, compared to 45.0281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.8705 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.1577

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.0281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 11.6784 LKR (High: 36.7118 / Low: 25.0334). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1841 LKR (High: 25.2812 / Low: 25.0971).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.6784

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1841

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0325 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 45.7186) against the same month in 2021 (average: 25.1997), the exchange rate shifted by +20.5189 (+81.43%).

2022 Avg (December) 45.7186

2021 Avg (December) 25.1997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	25.3124	25.1267	25.2394
February	25.2812	25.0971	25.2069
March	36.7118	25.0334	31.7268
April	43.9204	36.5400	40.0655
May	45.1488	43.1927	44.2428
June	44.7967	43.1928	44.4647
July	45.0877	43.9082	44.4502
August	45.2138	43.9155	44.6150
September	45.6424	44.1432	44.6939
October	45.3964	44.5227	45.1706
November	45.8612	45.0796	45.5206
December	45.9830	45.4357	45.7186