2022 MOP to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 MOP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the MOP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 73.0245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 69.1795.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8450 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.4871 to the December average rate of 70.9144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 73.0245 was down 0.47% compared to the 2021 peak of 73.3717, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
MOP to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 72.0548, compared to 70.6446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4102 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 2.2801 SOS (High: 72.2445 / Low: 69.9645). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3213 SOS (High: 71.0637 / Low: 70.7424).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6563 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 72.3883) against the same month in 2021 (average: 72.7605), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3722 (-0.51%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72.9764 | 71.6534 | 72.4871 |
| February | 73.0245 | 71.5640 | 72.3883 |
| March | 72.8895 | 71.8660 | 72.2009 |
| April | 72.3096 | 71.3867 | 71.6824 |
| May | 72.1559 | 71.5532 | 71.7992 |
| June | 72.2617 | 71.5191 | 71.7709 |
| July | 72.2445 | 69.9645 | 71.2614 |
| August | 71.8783 | 70.2985 | 70.6052 |
| September | 70.8548 | 69.7085 | 70.3005 |
| October | 70.9466 | 69.5399 | 70.3038 |
| November | 70.8081 | 69.1795 | 70.4824 |
| December | 71.0637 | 70.7424 | 70.9144 |