YEARLY HIGH
0.8641 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.8490 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8546 BOB

2022 MOP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 0.8641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 0.8490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8585 to the December average rate of 0.8617, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.8641 was down 0.94% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.8723, 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 4,320 BOB
2021 Average 4,311 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 4,245 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.36 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.8628
0.8494
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BOB 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 0.8538, compared to 0.8555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8538
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0081 BOB (High: 0.8622 / Low: 0.8541). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BOB (High: 0.8549 / Low: 0.8542).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.8617) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.8588), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+0.34%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.8617
2021 Avg (December) 0.8588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8601 0.8570 0.8585
February 0.8589 0.8548 0.8568
March 0.8563 0.8513 0.8537
April 0.8531 0.8493 0.8517
May 0.8531 0.8491 0.8505
June 0.8528 0.8503 0.8514
July 0.8519 0.8491 0.8506
August 0.8568 0.8490 0.8536
September 0.8549 0.8542 0.8547
October 0.8622 0.8541 0.8550
November 0.8618 0.8546 0.8571
December 0.8641 0.8600 0.8617