2022 MOP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4704 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4604 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4656 SAR

2022 MOP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 0.4704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.4604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4676 to the December average rate of 0.4687, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4704 was down 0.42% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4723, 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 2,352 SAR

2021 Average 2,343 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,302 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.74 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4692

0.4633

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SAR 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 0.4654, compared to 0.4658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4654

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0083 SAR (High: 0.4703 / Low: 0.4620). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 SAR (High: 0.4700 / Low: 0.4676).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 0.4666) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4674), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-0.18%).

2022 Avg (November) 0.4666

2021 Avg (November) 0.4674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4695	0.4670	0.4676
February	0.4699	0.4651	0.4671
March	0.4677	0.4639	0.4657
April	0.4651	0.4604	0.4638
May	0.4661	0.4633	0.4640
June	0.4644	0.4607	0.4638
July	0.4666	0.4635	0.4646
August	0.4654	0.4623	0.4645
September	0.4703	0.4620	0.4652
October	0.4702	0.4622	0.4649
November	0.4704	0.4647	0.4666
December	0.4700	0.4676	0.4687