YEARLY HIGH
1.0615 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.0051 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0353 SBD

2023 MOP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MOP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 1.0615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.0051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0564 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0261 to the December average rate of 1.0502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.0615 was up 2.93% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.0312, 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 5,307 SBD
2022 Average 5,045 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,025 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 282.03 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.0536
1.0155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 1.0260, compared to 1.0446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was April, with a trading range of 0.0257 SBD (High: 1.0446 / Low: 1.0189). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 SBD (High: 1.0380 / Low: 1.0293).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0257
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 1.0504) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.0213), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0291 (+2.85%).

2023 Avg (November) 1.0504
2022 Avg (November) 1.0213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0350 1.0176 1.0261
February 1.0288 1.0051 1.0186
March 1.0286 1.0143 1.0194
April 1.0446 1.0189 1.0266
May 1.0387 1.0240 1.0317
June 1.0380 1.0293 1.0334
July 1.0542 1.0320 1.0401
August 1.0478 1.0348 1.0384
September 1.0475 1.0347 1.0417
October 1.0553 1.0371 1.0469
November 1.0615 1.0434 1.0504
December 1.0550 1.0414 1.0502