2022 MOP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2878 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.7982 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0293 ZAR

2022 MOP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 2.2878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 1.7982.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4896 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9317 to the December average rate of 2.1553, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.2878 was up 12.93% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.0258, 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 11,439 ZAR

2021 Average 9,238 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 8,991 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,447.77 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.2799

1.8187

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MOP to ZAR 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 1.9112, compared to 2.1475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9112

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.1812 ZAR (High: 1.9806 / Low: 1.7994). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0646 ZAR (High: 1.9325 / Low: 1.8680).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1812

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0646

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0761 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 2.2415) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.8569), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3846 (+20.71%).

2022 Avg (October) 2.2415

2021 Avg (October) 1.8569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9984	1.8811	1.9317
February	1.9325	1.8680	1.8967
March	1.9131	1.7982	1.8572
April	1.9806	1.7994	1.8586
May	2.0086	1.9155	1.9663
June	2.0167	1.8925	1.9565
July	2.1230	2.0207	2.0804
August	2.1220	2.0031	2.0668
September	2.2372	2.1168	2.1755
October	2.2878	2.1810	2.2415
November	2.2809	2.1089	2.1654
December	2.1996	2.1097	2.1553