YEARLY HIGH
3.1615 MOP
YEARLY LOW
2.8309 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0174 MOP

2022 WST to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the WST to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 3.1615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 2.8309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3306 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0850 to the December average rate of 2.9706, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.1615 was down 1.18% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.1992, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,808 MOP
2021 Average 15,729 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 14,154 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,653.13 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.1507
2.8493
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 3.0860, compared to 2.9488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0860
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.1141 MOP (High: 2.9815 / Low: 2.8674). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 MOP (High: 3.0905 / Low: 3.0731).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1141
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0901 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0901

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 3.1256) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.1574), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0318 (-1.01%).

2022 Avg (April) 3.1256
2021 Avg (April) 3.1574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0905 3.0731 3.0850
February 3.0894 3.0439 3.0665
March 3.1058 3.0590 3.0816
April 3.1615 3.0981 3.1256
May 3.1345 3.0687 3.0924
June 3.1087 3.0181 3.0650
July 3.0183 2.9582 2.9863
August 3.0378 2.9857 3.0076
September 3.0113 2.9264 2.9719
October 2.9405 2.8392 2.8818
November 2.8922 2.8309 2.8744
December 2.9815 2.8674 2.9706