YEARLY HIGH
0.1253 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1226 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1240 USD

2022 MOP to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.1253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.1226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1246 to the December average rate of 0.1247, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1253 was down 0.55% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1259, 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 626 USD
2021 Average 625 USD
Yearly Trough Low 613 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.12 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1248
0.1235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to USD 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 0.1240, compared to 0.1239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0023 USD (High: 0.1252 / Low: 0.1229). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 USD (High: 0.1251 / Low: 0.1244).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.1245) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1252), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-0.57%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.1245
2021 Avg (February) 0.1252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1251 0.1244 0.1246
February 0.1253 0.1240 0.1245
March 0.1246 0.1236 0.1241
April 0.1240 0.1226 0.1237
May 0.1243 0.1235 0.1237
June 0.1238 0.1228 0.1236
July 0.1243 0.1235 0.1237
August 0.1239 0.1230 0.1237
September 0.1252 0.1229 0.1238
October 0.1251 0.1230 0.1237
November 0.1251 0.1237 0.1241
December 0.1250 0.1243 0.1247