YEARLY HIGH
0.7663 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.6828 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7306 MOP

2026 GHS to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GHS to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.7663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 0.6828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0835 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7457 to the December average rate of 0.7019, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.7663 was down 3.27% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.7922, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,831 MOP
2025 Average 3,258 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 3,414 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 417.40 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.7530
0.6973
JanuMarcMayJuly

GHS 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 0.7354, compared to 0.7019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0712 MOP (High: 0.7540 / Low: 0.6828). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 MOP (High: 0.7339 / Low: 0.7249).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0712
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0388 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.7457) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5368), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2089 (+38.91%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.7457
2025 Avg (January) 0.5368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7663 0.7347 0.7457
February 0.7560 0.7302 0.7362
March 0.7556 0.7347 0.7421
April 0.7339 0.7249 0.7305
May 0.7542 0.7206 0.7484
June 0.7540 0.6828 0.7096
July 0.7135 0.6914 0.7019