YEARLY HIGH
0.5563 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.4365 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4969 MOP

2022 NAD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NAD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.5563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.4365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1198 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5177 to the December average rate of 0.4653, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5563 was down 6.04% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5921, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,781 MOP
2021 Average 2,711 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 2,183 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 598.79 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5495
0.4372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.5237, compared to 0.4700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0537 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0519 MOP (High: 0.5563 / Low: 0.5044). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 MOP (High: 0.5338 / Low: 0.5163).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0519
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0324 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.5401) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5529), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0128 (-2.31%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.5401
2021 Avg (April) 0.5529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5323 0.5013 0.5177
February 0.5338 0.5163 0.5273
March 0.5558 0.5042 0.5368
April 0.5563 0.5044 0.5401
May 0.5181 0.4989 0.5077
June 0.5252 0.5024 0.5128
July 0.5148 0.4742 0.5028
August 0.4985 0.4755 0.4842
September 0.4768 0.4474 0.4609
October 0.4546 0.4365 0.4466
November 0.4739 0.4392 0.4603
December 0.4729 0.4532 0.4653