2022 MOP to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2929.7065 STD

YEARLY LOW

2620.1474 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2748.2054 STD

2022 MOP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 2929.7065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 2620.1474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 309.5591 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2635.5298 to the December average rate of 2845.1206, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2929.7065 was up 10.05% compared to the 2021 peak of 2662.1294, 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 14,648,533 STD

2021 Average 12,942,873 STD

Yearly Trough Low 13,100,737 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,547,795.35 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2866.3706

2611.3707

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to STD 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 2693.7276, compared to 2802.6831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 108.9556 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2693.7276

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2802.6831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 215.9622 STD (High: 2929.7065 / Low: 2713.7443). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.6402 STD (High: 2853.5121 / Low: 2837.8719).

July Spread (Volatile) ±215.9622

December Spread (Stable) ±15.6402

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 51.5342 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -51.5342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 2756.3466) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2575.8434), the exchange rate shifted by +180.5032 (+7.01%).

2022 Avg (July) 2756.3466

2021 Avg (July) 2575.8434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2652.8212	2627.5411	2635.5298
February	2655.3211	2620.1474	2632.6207
March	2666.4830	2643.7242	2656.5409
April	2687.2246	2652.0057	2674.3570
May	2851.1536	2714.0805	2755.4362
June	2877.7454	2717.4482	2807.8808
July	2929.7065	2713.7443	2756.3466
August	2774.2432	2729.5850	2763.0674
September	2812.3325	2767.1103	2784.5785
October	2864.6364	2797.7039	2833.0461
November	2856.1538	2822.7157	2833.9396
December	2853.5121	2837.8719	2845.1206