YEARLY HIGH
0.1254 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1226 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1241 USD

2023 MOP to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MOP to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.1254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.1226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1242 to the December average rate of 0.1242, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.1254 was up 0.14% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.1253, 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 627 USD
2022 Average 620 USD
Yearly Trough Low 613 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.11 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.1246
0.1236
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 0.1239, compared to 0.1242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0019 USD (High: 0.1245 / Low: 0.1226). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 USD (High: 0.1245 / Low: 0.1237).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 0.1239) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.1241), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.20%).

2023 Avg (March) 0.1239
2022 Avg (March) 0.1241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1247 0.1239 0.1242
February 0.1245 0.1226 0.1237
March 0.1254 0.1236 0.1239
April 0.1253 0.1235 0.1238
May 0.1245 0.1233 0.1239
June 0.1248 0.1234 0.1240
July 0.1252 0.1238 0.1243
August 0.1252 0.1236 0.1241
September 0.1246 0.1236 0.1240
October 0.1245 0.1237 0.1241
November 0.1251 0.1241 0.1245
December 0.1246 0.1236 0.1242