YEARLY HIGH
3.0174 MOP
YEARLY LOW
2.9542 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9844 MOP

2022 XCD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XCD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 3.0174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 2.9542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0632 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9693 to the December average rate of 2.9684, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.0174 was up 0.76% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.9947, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,087 MOP
2021 Average 14,812 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 14,771 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 316.13 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.9954
2.9659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 2.9832, compared to 2.9856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0541 MOP (High: 3.0106 / Low: 2.9564). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 MOP (High: 2.9735 / Low: 2.9581).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0541
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 2.9921) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.9608), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0313 (+1.06%).

2022 Avg (April) 2.9921
2021 Avg (April) 2.9608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9735 2.9581 2.9693
February 2.9848 2.9542 2.9721
March 2.9927 2.9697 2.9813
April 3.0174 2.9848 2.9921
May 2.9957 2.9776 2.9911
June 3.0130 2.9893 2.9930
July 2.9971 2.9777 2.9907
August 3.0072 2.9866 2.9924
September 3.0106 2.9564 2.9901
October 3.0089 2.9580 2.9912
November 2.9919 2.9569 2.9808
December 2.9759 2.9596 2.9684