YEARLY HIGH
1.8318 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.6979 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7627 MOP

2023 RON to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RON to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 13, valuing the pair at 1.8318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 1.6979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1339 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7635 to the December average rate of 1.7695, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.8318 was down 1.55% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.8606, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,159 MOP
2022 Average 8,618 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 8,489 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 669.66 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.8086
1.7047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 1.7681, compared to 1.7573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0866 MOP (High: 1.8037 / Low: 1.7171). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0258 MOP (High: 1.7923 / Low: 1.7665).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0866
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0258

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0455 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 1.7999) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.6688), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1311 (+7.86%).

2023 Avg (July) 1.7999
2022 Avg (July) 1.6688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8037 1.7171 1.7635
February 1.8120 1.7319 1.7623
March 1.7864 1.7275 1.7546
April 1.8095 1.7621 1.7935
May 1.8154 1.7388 1.7718
June 1.7861 1.7389 1.7631
July 1.8318 1.7639 1.7999
August 1.7923 1.7665 1.7790
September 1.7620 1.7025 1.7335
October 1.7300 1.6979 1.7133
November 1.7764 1.7157 1.7483
December 1.8013 1.7424 1.7695