YEARLY HIGH
0.0783 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0453 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0634 MOP

2022 ARS to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ARS to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0329 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0772 to the December average rate of 0.0466, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0783 was down 17.78% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0952, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 391 MOP
2021 Average 422 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 227 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164.69 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0803
0.0435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.0721, compared to 0.0548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0034 MOP (High: 0.0514 / Low: 0.0480). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 MOP (High: 0.0783 / Low: 0.0764).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0772) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0930), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0158 (-16.95%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0772
2021 Avg (January) 0.0930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0783 0.0764 0.0772
February 0.0764 0.0743 0.0755
March 0.0749 0.0726 0.0737
April 0.0727 0.0701 0.0714
May 0.0701 0.0672 0.0686
June 0.0672 0.0645 0.0659
July 0.0644 0.0616 0.0630
August 0.0613 0.0582 0.0598
September 0.0581 0.0549 0.0565
October 0.0549 0.0516 0.0532
November 0.0514 0.0480 0.0497
December 0.0478 0.0453 0.0466