YEARLY HIGH
1.0601 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.0454 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0548 MOP

2026 GTQ to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GTQ to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 1.0601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.0454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0147 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0471 to the December average rate of 1.0588, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0601 was up 0.56% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0541, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,300 MOP
2025 Average 5,224 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 5,227 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.46 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0599
1.0459
JanuMarcMayJuly

GTQ 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 1.0535, compared to 1.0587 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) 1.0535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0075 MOP (High: 1.0553 / Low: 1.0478). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MOP (High: 1.0588 / Low: 1.0587).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1.0587) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.0518), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+0.66%).

2026 Avg (June) 1.0587
2025 Avg (June) 1.0518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0484 1.0454 1.0471
February 1.0507 1.0484 1.0496
March 1.0553 1.0478 1.0520
April 1.0566 1.0541 1.0553
May 1.0596 1.0562 1.0581
June 1.0601 1.0579 1.0587
July 1.0595 1.0574 1.0585
August 1.0588 1.0587 1.0588