YEARLY HIGH
16.5281 NPR
YEARLY LOW
14.7192 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.5831 NPR

2022 MOP to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 16.5281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 14.7192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8089 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8371 to the December average rate of 16.4457, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 16.5281 was up 8.77% compared to the 2021 peak of 15.1957, 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 82,641 NPR
2021 Average 73,814 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 73,596 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,044.45 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

16.6065
14.6763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to NPR 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 15.1176, compared to 16.0486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9310 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.0486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.5542 NPR (High: 16.2084 / Low: 15.6542). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1772 NPR (High: 15.0232 / Low: 14.8460).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5542
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1772

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0777 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0777

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 16.4457) against the same month in 2021 (average: 15.0018), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4438 (+9.62%).

2022 Avg (December) 16.4457
2021 Avg (December) 15.0018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.9815 14.7192 14.8371
February 15.0232 14.8460 14.9260
March 15.2882 15.0179 15.1325
April 15.1648 14.9356 15.0806
May 15.3725 15.0864 15.2869
June 15.6334 15.3493 15.4424
July 15.8286 15.6087 15.7325
August 15.8200 15.5609 15.7441
September 16.2084 15.6542 15.8627
October 16.4318 16.1158 16.2922
November 16.4065 16.0166 16.2144
December 16.5281 16.2094 16.4457