YEARLY HIGH
72.4038 SDG
YEARLY LOW
54.4419 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.8384 SDG

2022 MOP to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 72.4038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 54.4419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.9618 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.6193 to the December average rate of 71.1376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 72.4038 was down 84.60% compared to the 2021 peak of 470.2408, 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 362,019 SDG
2021 Average 237,051 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 272,210 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,809.16 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

73.1091
52.9384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SDG 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 55.4859, compared to 68.1909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.7050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.4859
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.1909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 15.3065 SDG (High: 71.6880 / Low: 56.3815). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5300 SDG (High: 56.5912 / Low: 56.0611).

August Spread (Volatile) ±15.3065
June Spread (Stable) ±0.5300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7927 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7927

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 71.4282) against the same month in 2021 (average: 55.1567), the exchange rate shifted by +16.2715 (+29.50%).

2022 Avg (September) 71.4282
2021 Avg (September) 55.1567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.0545 54.4419 54.6193
February 55.8008 54.8566 55.1836
March 55.7573 55.1441 55.4615
April 55.4761 54.7542 55.3246
May 56.3756 55.2425 55.9219
June 56.5912 56.0611 56.4045
July 56.7238 55.7677 56.4569
August 71.6880 56.3815 68.8430
September 72.4038 70.9788 71.4282
October 71.5788 69.8751 70.6355
November 71.1411 70.3082 70.6444
December 71.6221 70.7479 71.1376