YEARLY HIGH
262.4825 MMK
YEARLY LOW
220.2683 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
239.0577 MMK

2022 MOP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 262.4825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 220.2683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.2142 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 221.5197 to the December average rate of 261.8478, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 262.4825 was up 7.11% compared to the 2021 peak of 245.0693, 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 1,312,413 MMK
2021 Average 1,007,155 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,101,341 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 211,071.14 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

265.9612
216.6008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MMK 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 224.8086, compared to 253.3068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 28.4982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.8086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 253.3068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 31.2627 MMK (High: 260.2483 / Low: 228.9855). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0888 MMK (High: 259.8000 / Low: 259.7111).

August Spread (Volatile) ±31.2627
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0888

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6243 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6243

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 261.8478) against the same month in 2021 (average: 221.6103), the exchange rate shifted by +40.2376 (+18.16%).

2022 Avg (December) 261.8478
2021 Avg (December) 221.6103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 221.7379 221.2671 221.5197
February 221.6753 220.9234 221.3385
March 221.1010 220.4813 220.7142
April 229.6174 220.2683 227.1587
May 229.8972 228.9913 229.0797
June 229.1631 228.9801 229.0410
July 229.0915 228.9770 229.0184
August 260.2483 228.9855 249.1613
September 259.8000 259.7111 259.7479
October 259.9029 258.0934 259.6892
November 261.3394 259.7211 260.3761
December 262.4825 261.2842 261.8478