YEARLY HIGH
2.3082 MOP
YEARLY LOW
2.2460 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2868 MOP

2022 PGK to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 2.3082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 2.2460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0622 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2777 to the December average rate of 2.2749, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.3082 was up 0.79% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.2901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,541 MOP
2021 Average 11,345 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 11,230 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 310.91 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.2988
2.2728
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 2.2858, compared to 2.2877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.0456 MOP (High: 2.2959 / Low: 2.2502). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 MOP (High: 2.3011 / Low: 2.2898).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0456
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0140 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 2.2949) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.2748), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0200 (+0.88%).

2022 Avg (September) 2.2949
2021 Avg (September) 2.2748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2893 2.2644 2.2777
February 2.2958 2.2685 2.2820
March 2.2982 2.2725 2.2883
April 2.3058 2.2901 2.2966
May 2.3066 2.2653 2.2920
June 2.2959 2.2502 2.2781
July 2.2972 2.2646 2.2787
August 2.3011 2.2898 2.2948
September 2.3082 2.2699 2.2949
October 2.2981 2.2732 2.2944
November 2.2969 2.2755 2.2886
December 2.2827 2.2460 2.2749