YEARLY HIGH
2.2908 NAD
YEARLY LOW
1.7976 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0212 NAD

2022 MOP to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 2.2908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 1.7976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4931 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9320 to the December average rate of 2.1495, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.2908 was up 13.17% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.0241, 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 11,454 NAD
2021 Average 9,237 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 8,988 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,465.73 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.2781
1.8147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to NAD 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 1.9110, compared to 2.1314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.1851 NAD (High: 1.9827 / Low: 1.7976). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0636 NAD (High: 1.9369 / Low: 1.8733).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1851
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0636

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0658 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 2.2395) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.8566), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3829 (+20.62%).

2022 Avg (October) 2.2395
2021 Avg (October) 1.8566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9949 1.8788 1.9320
February 1.9369 1.8733 1.8966
March 1.9832 1.7993 1.8639
April 1.9827 1.7976 1.8533
May 2.0043 1.9303 1.9698
June 1.9904 1.9040 1.9505
July 2.1088 1.9426 1.9896
August 2.1032 2.0058 2.0657
September 2.2350 2.0974 2.1705
October 2.2908 2.1998 2.2395
November 2.2769 2.1100 2.1738
December 2.2064 2.1147 2.1495