2022 MOP to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |