YEARLY HIGH
261.7093 MMK
YEARLY LOW
258.9407 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
260.4029 MMK

2023 MOP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MOP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 261.7093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 258.9407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7686 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 260.7346 to the December average rate of 261.0301, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 261.7093 was down 0.29% compared to the 2022 peak of 262.4825, 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 1,308,547 MMK
2022 Average 1,195,742 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,294,704 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,843.16 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

261.2913
259.5805
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 260.0675, compared to 260.7384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6708 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 260.0675
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 260.7384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 1.8720 MMK (High: 260.8127 / Low: 258.9407). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0896 MMK (High: 259.7603 / Low: 259.6707).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.8720
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0896

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 261.1488) against the same month in 2022 (average: 260.3761), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7727 (+0.30%).

2023 Avg (November) 261.1488
2022 Avg (November) 260.3761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 261.6088 260.1347 260.7346
February 260.3328 259.7261 259.8342
March 259.9707 259.6562 259.7477
April 259.7603 259.6707 259.7231
May 260.8127 258.9407 260.0764
June 260.8565 259.9834 260.2891
July 261.4196 260.1635 260.7957
August 261.5943 259.7971 260.5557
September 260.7828 259.8772 260.3842
October 260.7722 259.8947 260.5157
November 261.7093 260.4946 261.1488
December 261.3923 260.7843 261.0301