YEARLY HIGH
0.0460 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0337 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0399 MOP

2022 PKR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 0.0460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.0337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0455 to the December average rate of 0.0356, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0460 was down 12.44% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0526, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 23,022 MOP
2021 Average 24,622 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 16,846 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,175.61 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0468
0.0340
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.0435, compared to 0.0362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0435
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0057 MOP (High: 0.0395 / Low: 0.0338). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MOP (High: 0.0359 / Low: 0.0354).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0457) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0501), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0044 (-8.74%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0457
2021 Avg (February) 0.0501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0457 0.0451 0.0455
February 0.0460 0.0454 0.0457
March 0.0453 0.0442 0.0448
April 0.0447 0.0431 0.0438
May 0.0436 0.0399 0.0417
June 0.0409 0.0382 0.0395
July 0.0395 0.0338 0.0372
August 0.0378 0.0338 0.0367
September 0.0371 0.0337 0.0351
October 0.0372 0.0354 0.0366
November 0.0366 0.0358 0.0362
December 0.0359 0.0354 0.0356