YEARLY HIGH
2.4425 MDL
YEARLY LOW
2.2096 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3388 MDL

2022 MOP to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 2.4425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.2096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2329 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2330 to the December average rate of 2.4091, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.4425 was up 7.98% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.2621, 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 12,213 MDL
2021 Average 11,019 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 11,048 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,164.47 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.4272
2.2098
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MDL 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 2.2862, compared to 2.3915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0821 MDL (High: 2.3617 / Low: 2.2796). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0250 MDL (High: 2.3955 / Low: 2.3705).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0821
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 2.4091) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.2071), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2020 (+9.15%).

2022 Avg (December) 2.4091
2021 Avg (December) 2.2071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2482 2.2096 2.2330
February 2.2707 2.2127 2.2279
March 2.2989 2.2422 2.2779
April 2.2896 2.2623 2.2782
May 2.3617 2.2796 2.3373
June 2.3802 2.3444 2.3630
July 2.3912 2.3627 2.3806
August 2.3955 2.3705 2.3811
September 2.4244 2.3808 2.3977
October 2.4134 2.3796 2.3953
November 2.4092 2.3695 2.3849
December 2.4425 2.3801 2.4091