YEARLY HIGH
0.0261 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0239 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0252 MOP

2026 LKR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.0261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 0.0239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0259 to the December average rate of 0.0241, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0261 was down 4.60% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0273, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 130 MOP
2025 Average 133 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 120 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.68 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0262
0.0239
JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR 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 0.0253, compared to 0.0241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0253
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0009 MOP (High: 0.0252 / Low: 0.0243). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MOP (High: 0.0261 / Low: 0.0260).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.0260) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0270), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-3.70%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.0260
2025 Avg (February) 0.0270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0260 0.0259 0.0259
February 0.0261 0.0260 0.0260
March 0.0261 0.0256 0.0258
April 0.0256 0.0253 0.0255
May 0.0252 0.0243 0.0246
June 0.0245 0.0239 0.0241
July 0.0241 0.0240 0.0241