2022 SBD to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0201 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.9698 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9912 MOP

2022 SBD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 1.0201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.9698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0504 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9937 to the December average rate of 0.9753, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0201 was up 0.99% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0102, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,101 MOP

2021 Average 4,990 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 4,849 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 251.92 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0124

0.9719

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SBD 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 0.9983, compared to 0.9841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9983

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0190 MOP (High: 0.9969 / Low: 0.9780). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 MOP (High: 0.9961 / Low: 0.9885).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0190

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 1.0090) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0022), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0068 (+0.68%).

2022 Avg (April) 1.0090

2021 Avg (April) 1.0022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9961	0.9885	0.9937
February	0.9974	0.9880	0.9930
March	1.0064	0.9959	1.0013
April	1.0201	1.0051	1.0090
May	1.0071	0.9940	0.9975
June	1.0036	0.9900	0.9951
July	0.9944	0.9863	0.9912
August	0.9866	0.9786	0.9821
September	0.9957	0.9776	0.9874
October	0.9969	0.9780	0.9897
November	0.9853	0.9709	0.9792
December	0.9804	0.9698	0.9753