YEARLY HIGH
29.6801 PKR
YEARLY LOW
21.7184 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.3493 PKR

2022 MOP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 29.6801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 21.7184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9617 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.0001 to the December average rate of 28.0770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 29.6801 was up 33.62% compared to the 2021 peak of 22.2127, 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 148,401 PKR
2021 Average 101,760 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 108,592 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,808.34 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

29.1878
21.2013
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to PKR 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 23.0640, compared to 27.6347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5707 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.0640
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.6347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 4.2679 PKR (High: 29.5848 / Low: 25.3169). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3138 PKR (High: 22.1863 / Low: 21.8725).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.2679
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.1718 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1718

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 28.5222) against the same month in 2021 (average: 21.0209), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5013 (+35.68%).

2022 Avg (September) 28.5222
2021 Avg (September) 21.0209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.1863 21.8725 22.0001
February 22.0503 21.7184 21.8668
March 22.6461 22.0675 22.3435
April 23.2058 22.3805 22.8497
May 25.0420 22.9338 24.0088
June 26.2103 24.4438 25.3149
July 29.5848 25.3169 26.9527
August 29.5428 26.4548 27.3004
September 29.6801 26.9543 28.5222
October 28.2250 26.8638 27.3504
November 27.9363 27.2934 27.6052
December 28.2370 27.8800 28.0770