YEARLY HIGH
0.3385 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.3314 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3351 XCD

2022 MOP to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.3385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.3314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3368 to the December average rate of 0.3369, 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 0.3385 was down 0.55% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3404, 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 1,693 XCD
2021 Average 1,688 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,657 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.47 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3372
0.3338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to XCD 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 0.3352, compared to 0.3349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0061 XCD (High: 0.3382 / Low: 0.3322). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 XCD (High: 0.3381 / Low: 0.3363).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.3365) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3384), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-0.57%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.3365
2021 Avg (February) 0.3384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3381 0.3363 0.3368
February 0.3385 0.3350 0.3365
March 0.3367 0.3341 0.3354
April 0.3350 0.3314 0.3342
May 0.3358 0.3338 0.3343
June 0.3345 0.3319 0.3341
July 0.3358 0.3337 0.3344
August 0.3348 0.3325 0.3342
September 0.3382 0.3322 0.3344
October 0.3381 0.3323 0.3343
November 0.3382 0.3342 0.3355
December 0.3379 0.3360 0.3369