YEARLY HIGH
0.2505 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2453 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2480 BBD

2022 MOP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.2505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.2453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2492 to the December average rate of 0.2493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2505 was down 0.55% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2519, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,253 BBD
2021 Average 1,249 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,226 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.25 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2495
0.2471
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BBD 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 0.2481, compared to 0.2479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2481
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0045 BBD (High: 0.2503 / Low: 0.2458). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 BBD (High: 0.2502 / Low: 0.2489).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.2490) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2504), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-0.57%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.2490
2021 Avg (February) 0.2504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2502 0.2489 0.2492
February 0.2505 0.2479 0.2490
March 0.2492 0.2473 0.2482
April 0.2479 0.2453 0.2473
May 0.2485 0.2470 0.2474
June 0.2476 0.2456 0.2473
July 0.2485 0.2469 0.2474
August 0.2478 0.2461 0.2473
September 0.2503 0.2458 0.2475
October 0.2502 0.2459 0.2474
November 0.2503 0.2473 0.2483
December 0.2500 0.2487 0.2493