2023 WST to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0235 MOP

YEARLY LOW

2.8549 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9513 MOP

2023 WST to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 3.0235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 2.8549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1686 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9858 to the December average rate of 2.8762, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.0235 was down 4.37% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.1615, 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 15,118 MOP

2022 Average 15,085 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 14,275 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 842.96 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.0092

2.8557

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 2.9764, compared to 2.9262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9764

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was October, with a trading range of 0.1029 MOP (High: 2.9737 / Low: 2.8707). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 MOP (High: 2.9930 / Low: 2.9727).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1029

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0612 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 2.9964) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.0665), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0700 (-2.28%).

2023 Avg (February) 2.9964

2022 Avg (February) 3.0665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9930	2.9727	2.9858
February	3.0235	2.9784	2.9964
March	2.9999	2.9555	2.9917
April	2.9713	2.9276	2.9636
May	2.9755	2.9462	2.9612
June	2.9732	2.9408	2.9597
July	2.9634	2.9305	2.9519
August	2.9753	2.9380	2.9647
September	2.9755	2.9526	2.9661
October	2.9737	2.8707	2.9297
November	2.8784	2.8549	2.8685
December	2.8901	2.8668	2.8762