YEARLY HIGH
1.9328 MVR
YEARLY LOW
1.8820 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9068 MVR

2023 MOP to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MOP to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 1.9328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.8820.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0507 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9101 to the December average rate of 1.9089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.9328 was down 0.77% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.9477, 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 9,664 MVR
2022 Average 9,561 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 9,410 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 253.60 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.9143
1.8982
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MVR 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 1.9031, compared to 1.9105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.0382 MVR (High: 1.9328 / Low: 1.8945). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 MVR (High: 1.9170 / Low: 1.9031).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0382
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 1.9129) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.9120), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.05%).

2023 Avg (November) 1.9129
2022 Avg (November) 1.9120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9205 1.9012 1.9101
February 1.9118 1.8820 1.8995
March 1.9316 1.8956 1.9045
April 1.9250 1.8955 1.9014
May 1.9116 1.8922 1.9013
June 1.9101 1.8942 1.9021
July 1.9281 1.8966 1.9118
August 1.9219 1.9005 1.9073
September 1.9195 1.9038 1.9120
October 1.9175 1.8988 1.9103
November 1.9328 1.8945 1.9129
December 1.9170 1.9031 1.9089