2022 MOP to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0312 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.9803 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0090 SBD

2022 MOP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.0312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.9803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0509 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0063 to the December average rate of 1.0253, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0312 was up 1.05% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0205, 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 5,156 SBD

2021 Average 5,010 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 4,901 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 254.65 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0287

0.9877

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MOP to SBD 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 1.0018, compared to 1.0162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0018

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0195 SBD (High: 1.0225 / Low: 1.0031). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 SBD (High: 1.0116 / Low: 1.0039).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 1.0253) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0068), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0185 (+1.84%).

2022 Avg (December) 1.0253

2021 Avg (December) 1.0068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0116	1.0039	1.0063
February	1.0122	1.0026	1.0070
March	1.0041	0.9937	0.9987
April	0.9949	0.9803	0.9911
May	1.0060	0.9929	1.0026
June	1.0101	0.9964	1.0049
July	1.0139	1.0056	1.0089
August	1.0219	1.0136	1.0182
September	1.0230	1.0044	1.0128
October	1.0225	1.0031	1.0104
November	1.0300	1.0149	1.0213
December	1.0312	1.0200	1.0253