2022 MOP to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2768 SZL

YEARLY LOW

1.7981 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0282 SZL

2022 MOP to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 23, valuing the pair at 2.2768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 1.7981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4787 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9285 to the December average rate of 2.1517, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.2768 was up 12.89% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.0168, 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 11,384 SZL

2021 Average 9,229 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 8,990 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,393.59 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.2811

1.8162

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MOP to SZL 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 1.9100, compared to 2.1463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9100

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.1779 SZL (High: 1.9760 / Low: 1.7981). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0682 SZL (High: 1.9322 / Low: 1.8640).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1779

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0682

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0715 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0715

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 2.2423) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.8559), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3864 (+20.82%).

2022 Avg (October) 2.2423

2021 Avg (October) 1.8559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9953	1.8838	1.9285
February	1.9322	1.8640	1.8955
March	1.9132	1.8000	1.8627
April	1.9760	1.7981	1.8549
May	2.0078	1.9130	1.9668
June	2.0168	1.8953	1.9516
July	2.1249	2.0033	2.0775
August	2.1118	2.0058	2.0666
September	2.2350	2.1057	2.1691
October	2.2768	2.1964	2.2423
November	2.2749	2.1077	2.1708
December	2.1983	2.1171	2.1517