YEARLY HIGH
0.1215 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0795 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0955 MOP

2023 RUB to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the RUB to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.1215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.0795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0420 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1152 to the December average rate of 0.0885, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.1215 was down 21.05% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.1539, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 607 MOP
2022 Average 598 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 398 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209.88 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.1184
0.0798
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.1049, compared to 0.0861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0126 MOP (High: 0.1215 / Low: 0.1089). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 MOP (High: 0.0851 / Low: 0.0819).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0126
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 0.1152) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.1048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0103 (+9.86%).

2023 Avg (January) 0.1152
2022 Avg (January) 0.1048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1215 0.1089 0.1152
February 0.1155 0.1063 0.1100
March 0.1078 0.1036 0.1057
April 0.1042 0.0986 0.0997
May 0.1061 0.0992 0.1020
June 0.1003 0.0909 0.0968
July 0.0912 0.0869 0.0888
August 0.0869 0.0805 0.0841
September 0.0851 0.0819 0.0834
October 0.0866 0.0795 0.0831
November 0.0910 0.0863 0.0887
December 0.0915 0.0866 0.0885