YEARLY HIGH
5.7438 MUR
YEARLY LOW
5.2661 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4850 MUR

2022 MOP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 5.7438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 5.2661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4777 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4408 to the December average rate of 5.4676, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5.7438 was up 4.68% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.4873, 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 28,719 MUR
2021 Average 25,981 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 26,330 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,388.73 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

5.6328
5.3119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MUR 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 5.4349, compared to 5.5351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.3424 MUR (High: 5.6085 / Low: 5.2661). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0845 MUR (High: 5.5137 / Low: 5.4292).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3424
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0845

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1109 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 5.5851) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5.3197), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2653 (+4.99%).

2022 Avg (August) 5.5851
2021 Avg (August) 5.3197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4915 5.3670 5.4408
February 5.5112 5.3732 5.4466
March 5.6283 5.3825 5.5035
April 5.6085 5.2661 5.3926
May 5.3955 5.2800 5.3387
June 5.6619 5.3303 5.4869
July 5.6733 5.5245 5.6061
August 5.7438 5.4353 5.5851
September 5.7021 5.4308 5.5583
October 5.6779 5.4168 5.5308
November 5.5753 5.4176 5.4625
December 5.5137 5.4292 5.4676