YEARLY HIGH
1.9155 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.6821 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7697 MOP

2023 MYR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MYR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 1.9155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 1.6821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2334 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8611 to the December average rate of 1.7292, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.9155 was down 1.05% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.9358, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 38,309 MOP
2022 Average 36,714 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 33,642 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,667.05 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.8775
1.6812
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to MOP 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 1.8124, compared to 1.7269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0855 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.1140 MOP (High: 1.9155 / Low: 1.8014). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0280 MOP (High: 1.7389 / Low: 1.7109).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1140
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0280

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0460 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0460

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 1.8522) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.9181), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0659 (-3.44%).

2023 Avg (February) 1.8522
2022 Avg (February) 1.9181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9017 1.8224 1.8611
February 1.9155 1.8014 1.8522
March 1.8311 1.7774 1.8062
April 1.8397 1.7889 1.8256
May 1.8278 1.7436 1.7869
June 1.7703 1.7139 1.7427
July 1.7776 1.7134 1.7514
August 1.7760 1.7292 1.7484
September 1.7389 1.7109 1.7227
October 1.7217 1.6821 1.6976
November 1.7383 1.6878 1.7123
December 1.7563 1.7114 1.7292