2022 ZAR to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5561 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.4371 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4949 MOP

2022 ZAR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.5561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.4371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1190 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5178 to the December average rate of 0.4640, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5561 was down 6.56% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5952, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 27,805 MOP

2021 Average 27,104 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 21,855 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,949.85 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5479

0.4369

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.5237, compared to 0.4661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5237

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0508 MOP (High: 0.5557 / Low: 0.5049). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 MOP (High: 0.5353 / Low: 0.5175).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0508

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0305 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.5387) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5337), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+0.93%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.5387

2021 Avg (March) 0.5337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5316	0.5004	0.5178
February	0.5353	0.5175	0.5273
March	0.5561	0.5227	0.5387
April	0.5557	0.5049	0.5387
May	0.5221	0.4979	0.5087
June	0.5284	0.4959	0.5112
July	0.4949	0.4710	0.4808
August	0.4992	0.4713	0.4840
September	0.4724	0.4470	0.4598
October	0.4585	0.4371	0.4462
November	0.4742	0.4384	0.4620
December	0.4740	0.4546	0.4640