YEARLY HIGH
84.5321 XAF
YEARLY LOW
71.3220 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
77.3093 XAF

2022 MOP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 84.5321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 71.3220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2101 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.2040 to the December average rate of 77.1745, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 84.5321 was up 15.97% compared to the 2021 peak of 72.8933, 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 422,661 XAF
2021 Average 346,481 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 356,610 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,050.64 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

83.5599
70.9602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to XAF 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 74.4509, compared to 80.1676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.4509
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 80.1676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 5.1723 XAF (High: 83.3631 / Low: 78.1908). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0476 XAF (High: 78.2233 / Low: 76.1757).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.1723
December Spread (Stable) ±2.0476

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.8629 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8629

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 81.8975) against the same month in 2021 (average: 69.5350), the exchange rate shifted by +12.3625 (+17.78%).

2022 Avg (September) 81.8975
2021 Avg (September) 69.5350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.3892 71.3220 72.2040
February 73.4875 71.3764 72.0101
March 75.1254 72.9035 73.9758
April 77.3398 73.4439 75.0261
May 78.1884 75.3483 76.7373
June 77.8511 75.4725 76.7524
July 80.9331 77.7973 79.6026
August 81.7056 78.6888 80.1740
September 84.5321 79.8504 81.8975
October 83.6674 81.1135 82.5099
November 83.3631 78.1908 79.6470
December 78.2233 76.1757 77.1745