2022 QAR to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2397 MOP

YEARLY LOW

2.1805 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2135 MOP

2022 QAR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the QAR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 2.2397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 2.1805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0591 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2040 to the December average rate of 2.2004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.2397 was up 0.90% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.2197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,198 MOP

2021 Average 10,985 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 10,903 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 295.68 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.2226

2.1984

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 2.2135, compared to 2.2136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2135

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0402 MOP (High: 2.2346 / Low: 2.1944). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 MOP (High: 2.2071 / Low: 2.1978).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0402

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 2.2205) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.1980), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0225 (+1.03%).

2022 Avg (April) 2.2205

2021 Avg (April) 2.1980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2071	2.1978	2.2040
February	2.2155	2.1933	2.2057
March	2.2213	2.2043	2.2126
April	2.2397	2.2155	2.2205
May	2.2236	2.2089	2.2197
June	2.2319	2.2020	2.2183
July	2.2240	2.2007	2.2106
August	2.2321	2.2144	2.2206
September	2.2346	2.1944	2.2192
October	2.2290	2.2006	2.2191
November	2.2233	2.1931	2.2118
December	2.2091	2.1805	2.2004