2026 MOP to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7701 BWP

YEARLY LOW

1.6221 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6704 BWP

2026 MOP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 1.7701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 1.6221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1480 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6638 to the December average rate of 1.6899, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.7701 was down 1.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.7953, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,850 BWP

2025 Average 8,476 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 8,110 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 740.13 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.6949

1.6355

JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to BWP 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 1.6671, compared to 1.6899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6671

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1188 BWP (High: 1.7409 / Low: 1.6221). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 BWP (High: 1.6701 / Low: 1.6623).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1188

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0234 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1.6899) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.6613), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0286 (+1.72%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.6899

2025 Avg (July) 1.6613

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7409	1.6221	1.6638
February	1.7164	1.6271	1.6404
March	1.7087	1.6331	1.6845
April	1.7081	1.6607	1.6749
May	1.6701	1.6623	1.6652
June	1.6917	1.6615	1.6741
July	1.7701	1.6696	1.6899