2023 MOP to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 MOP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the MOP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 71.3012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 69.7146.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5867 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.6083 to the December average rate of 70.9937, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 71.3012 was down 2.36% compared to the 2022 peak of 73.0245, 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 2023.
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 70.4331, compared to 70.8245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3914 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 1.2889 SOS (High: 71.0035 / Low: 69.7146). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2680 SOS (High: 70.9551 / Low: 70.6871).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2562 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 70.7165) against the same month in 2022 (average: 71.2614), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5449 (-0.76%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70.8644 | 70.4193 | 70.6083 |
| February | 71.0035 | 69.7146 | 70.3521 |
| March | 71.0584 | 70.2928 | 70.3584 |
| April | 70.6812 | 69.8165 | 70.3311 |
| May | 70.6852 | 70.2237 | 70.4484 |
| June | 70.6738 | 70.0502 | 70.5005 |
| July | 71.3012 | 70.0750 | 70.7165 |
| August | 70.9268 | 70.2527 | 70.6249 |
| September | 70.9476 | 70.4742 | 70.7057 |
| October | 70.9551 | 70.6871 | 70.8720 |
| November | 71.2585 | 70.3589 | 71.0340 |
| December | 71.1395 | 70.5618 | 70.9937 |