YEARLY HIGH
0.0059 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0054 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0057 MOP

2026 ARS to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ARS to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.0059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 0.0054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0055 to the December average rate of 0.0054, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0059 was down 23.42% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0078, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30 MOP
2025 Average 33 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 27 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.75 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0059
0.0054
JanuMarcMayJuly

ARS 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 0.0057, compared to 0.0054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0003 MOP (High: 0.0059 / Low: 0.0055). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MOP (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0057).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.0058) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0071), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-18.28%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.0058
2025 Avg (April) 0.0071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0057 0.0054 0.0055
February 0.0059 0.0055 0.0057
March 0.0059 0.0056 0.0058
April 0.0059 0.0057 0.0058
May 0.0058 0.0057 0.0057
June 0.0057 0.0054 0.0056
July 0.0055 0.0054 0.0054