2022 MOP to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.3142 LRD

YEARLY LOW

18.0633 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.9545 LRD

2022 MOP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 19.3142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 18.0633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2509 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6180 to the December average rate of 19.2220, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 19.3142 was down 11.33% compared to the 2021 peak of 21.7816, 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 96,571 LRD

2021 Average 103,837 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 90,317 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,254.38 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

19.2824

18.5576

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LRD 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 18.8690, compared to 19.0399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.8690

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.0399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.9292 LRD (High: 18.9925 / Low: 18.0633). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1055 LRD (High: 19.2535 / Low: 19.1479).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9292

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2377 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 19.1336) against the same month in 2021 (average: 21.6075), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4739 (-11.45%).

2022 Avg (February) 19.1336

2021 Avg (February) 21.6075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.9925	18.0633	18.6180
February	19.3142	19.0083	19.1336
March	19.1723	18.9264	19.0647
April	18.9155	18.6642	18.8270
May	19.0049	18.6157	18.7705
June	18.8769	18.6666	18.8003
July	19.0075	18.8150	18.8709
August	19.0612	18.8934	18.9951
September	19.2743	18.7851	19.0415
October	19.2201	18.8950	19.0095
November	19.2431	19.0149	19.1008
December	19.2535	19.1479	19.2220