2026 IMP to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.9586 MOP

YEARLY LOW

7.9701 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.2901 MOP

2026 IMP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 10.9586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 7.9701.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9885 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0291 to the December average rate of 10.8032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 10.9586 was up 34.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 8.1536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,793 MOP

2025 Average 40,142 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 39,850 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,942.61 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

11.1480

7.7456

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP 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 9.0379, compared to 10.8032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7653 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.0379

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 2.8928 MOP (High: 10.9478 / Low: 8.0551). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0738 MOP (High: 8.0439 / Low: 7.9701).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.8928

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0738

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1090 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 10.8645) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8.0403), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8242 (+35.13%).

2026 Avg (May) 10.8645

2025 Avg (May) 8.0403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.0439	7.9701	8.0291
February	8.1058	8.0239	8.0465
March	8.0905	8.0115	8.0579
April	10.9478	8.0551	8.4737
May	10.9586	10.8296	10.8645
June	10.8756	10.6364	10.7555
July	10.8806	10.7071	10.8032