2022 SAR to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1719 MOP

YEARLY LOW

2.1260 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1480 MOP

2022 SAR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SAR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 2.1719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 2.1260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0459 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1384 to the December average rate of 2.1335, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.1719 was up 0.74% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.1560, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,859 MOP

2021 Average 10,672 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 10,630 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.65 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.1583

2.1313

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 2.1489, compared to 2.1471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1489

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0383 MOP (High: 2.1646 / Low: 2.1263). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 MOP (High: 2.1388 / Low: 2.1276).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0383

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

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 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 2.1559) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.1335), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0224 (+1.05%).

2022 Avg (April) 2.1559

2021 Avg (April) 2.1335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1412	2.1298	2.1384
February	2.1501	2.1282	2.1409
March	2.1557	2.1380	2.1475
April	2.1719	2.1503	2.1559
May	2.1585	2.1453	2.1550
June	2.1704	2.1531	2.1560
July	2.1575	2.1431	2.1525
August	2.1632	2.1487	2.1528
September	2.1646	2.1263	2.1495
October	2.1634	2.1270	2.1508
November	2.1518	2.1260	2.1433
December	2.1388	2.1276	2.1335