YEARLY HIGH
209.9027 MWK
YEARLY LOW
125.7596 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
140.9596 MWK

2023 MOP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MOP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 209.9027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 125.7596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 84.1432 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 127.0337 to the December average rate of 209.1616, the exchange rate registered a net change of 64.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 209.9027 was up 63.61% compared to the 2022 peak of 128.2914, 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 1,049,514 MWK
2022 Average 578,668 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 628,798 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 420,715.97 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

217.3957
118.5866
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MWK 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 127.0127, compared to 154.9065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.8938 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.0127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 154.9065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 71.4061 MWK (High: 209.9027 / Low: 138.4967). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4012 MWK (High: 127.3055 / Low: 125.9043).

November Spread (Volatile) ±71.4061
April Spread (Stable) ±1.4012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3686 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3686

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 179.1702) against the same month in 2022 (average: 127.1758), the exchange rate shifted by +51.9944 (+40.88%).

2023 Avg (November) 179.1702
2022 Avg (November) 127.1758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 127.8159 125.7596 127.0337
February 128.1994 125.8645 126.9701
March 129.8783 125.7899 127.1893
April 127.3055 125.9043 126.8207
May 127.6839 126.0821 127.0350
June 130.5849 126.0225 127.0277
July 131.2202 129.6326 130.7203
August 135.1174 129.9240 133.4259
September 137.8946 130.0776 134.5064
October 143.9447 133.9318 142.4548
November 209.9027 138.4967 179.1702
December 209.5899 207.8546 209.1616