2026 LYD to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4822 MOP

YEARLY LOW

1.2571 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2882 MOP

2026 LYD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LYD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.4822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 1.2571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2251 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4123 to the December average rate of 1.2609, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.4822 was down 10.87% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.6631, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,411 MOP

2025 Average 7,601 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 6,285 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,125.59 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.4275

1.2458

JanuMarcMayJuly

LYD 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 1.2928, compared to 1.2609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2928

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.2201 MOP (High: 1.4822 / Low: 1.2622). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MOP (High: 1.2710 / Low: 1.2705).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2201

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1379 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.4123) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.6263), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2139 (-13.16%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.4123

2025 Avg (January) 1.6263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4822	1.2622	1.4123
February	1.2815	1.2704	1.2744
March	1.2760	1.2581	1.2642
April	1.2762	1.2624	1.2701
May	1.2710	1.2705	1.2708
June	1.2716	1.2571	1.2648
July	1.2650	1.2579	1.2609