YEARLY HIGH
8.1561 MOP
YEARLY LOW
7.9725 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0609 MOP

2023 USD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the USD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 8.1561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 7.9725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1835 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0543 to the December average rate of 8.0534, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.1561 was up 0.02% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.1546, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,780 MOP
2022 Average 40,328 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 39,863 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 917.64 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

8.0882
8.0267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 8.0708, compared to 8.0510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.0708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.1218 MOP (High: 8.1561 / Low: 8.0343). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0526 MOP (High: 8.0839 / Low: 8.0313).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1218
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0526

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0239 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 8.0831) against the same month in 2022 (average: 8.0323), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0508 (+0.63%).

2023 Avg (February) 8.0831
2022 Avg (February) 8.0323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.0737 8.0189 8.0543
February 8.1561 8.0343 8.0831
March 8.0924 7.9725 8.0729
April 8.0983 7.9793 8.0773
May 8.1098 8.0300 8.0708
June 8.1036 8.0151 8.0666
July 8.0769 7.9872 8.0427
August 8.0884 7.9869 8.0596
September 8.0889 8.0266 8.0633
October 8.0839 8.0313 8.0552
November 8.0594 7.9938 8.0318
December 8.0922 8.0270 8.0534