YEARLY HIGH
111.4241 NGN
YEARLY LOW
55.6547 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.6872 NGN

2023 MOP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MOP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 111.4241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 55.6547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.7695 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.4420 to the December average rate of 100.5907, the exchange rate registered a net change of 78.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 111.4241 was up 98.92% compared to the 2022 peak of 56.0149, 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 557,121 NGN
2022 Average 262,641 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 278,273 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 278,847.27 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

105.0056
52.0271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to NGN 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 59.8224, compared to 97.5520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 37.7296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.8224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 97.5520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 45.1068 NGN (High: 102.0471 / Low: 56.9403). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3623 NGN (High: 57.1030 / Low: 56.7407).

June Spread (Volatile) ±45.1068
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3623

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.3887 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3887

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 100.5907) against the same month in 2022 (average: 55.5194), the exchange rate shifted by +45.0714 (+81.18%).

2023 Avg (December) 100.5907
2022 Avg (December) 55.5194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.0958 55.6547 56.4420
February 57.1030 56.7407 56.9536
March 57.2120 56.7535 56.9439
April 57.7078 56.9109 57.1058
May 57.4358 56.9065 57.1587
June 102.0471 56.9403 74.3305
July 98.5490 94.1822 96.6122
August 96.8051 93.3782 95.2235
September 97.8690 92.3515 95.9983
October 109.6500 94.4227 97.1782
November 102.9924 96.9530 99.7090
December 111.4241 94.8210 100.5907