YEARLY HIGH
1.1958 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.1429 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1768 MOP

2026 CNY to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CNY to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 1.1958. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1.1429.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0529 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1516 to the December average rate of 1.1916, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.1958 was up 4.25% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.1470, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 29,894 MOP
2025 Average 27,929 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 28,572 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,322.07 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.1955
1.1477
JanuMarcMayJuly

CNY 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 1.1744, compared to 1.1916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0210 MOP (High: 1.1773 / Low: 1.1564). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 MOP (High: 1.1949 / Low: 1.1863).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0210
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

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 (July 2026: 1.1916) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.1270), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0645 (+5.72%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.1916
2025 Avg (July) 1.1270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1569 1.1429 1.1516
February 1.1773 1.1564 1.1644
March 1.1778 1.1616 1.1691
April 1.1881 1.1703 1.1797
May 1.1927 1.1820 1.1900
June 1.1949 1.1863 1.1915
July 1.1958 1.1868 1.1916