YEARLY HIGH
2.2071 MOP
YEARLY LOW
2.1702 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1947 MOP

2026 AED to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AED to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.2071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 2.1702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0369 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1862 to the December average rate of 2.1992, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.2071 was down 0.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.2199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,035 MOP
2025 Average 10,929 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 10,851 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 184.47 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.2004
2.1849
JanuMarcMayJuly

AED 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 2.1939, compared to 2.1992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1939
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0223 MOP (High: 2.2071 / Low: 2.1848). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 MOP (High: 2.1980 / Low: 2.1967).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 2.1910) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.1832), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+0.36%).

2026 Avg (February) 2.1910
2025 Avg (February) 2.1832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1903 2.1702 2.1862
February 2.2071 2.1848 2.1910
March 2.2030 2.1814 2.1941
April 2.2055 2.1930 2.1967
May 2.1980 2.1967 2.1973
June 2.2026 2.1963 2.1983
July 2.2034 2.1937 2.1992