YEARLY HIGH
61.9948 CRC
YEARLY LOW
56.0141 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.0146 CRC

2026 MOP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 61.9948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 56.0141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9807 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.6320 to the December average rate of 56.3088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 61.9948 was down 3.95% compared to the 2025 peak of 64.5467, 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 309,974 CRC
2025 Average 313,746 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 280,071 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,903.38 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

62.1831
55.5701
JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to CRC 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 58.2989, compared to 56.3088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9902 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 58.2989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.3088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 3.0989 CRC (High: 61.7149 / Low: 58.6161). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2786 CRC (High: 56.4221 / Low: 56.1434).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.0989
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2786

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.2395 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 61.6320) against the same month in 2025 (average: 63.0475), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4154 (-2.25%).

2026 Avg (January) 61.6320
2025 Avg (January) 63.0475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.9948 60.6790 61.6320
February 61.7149 58.6161 60.4122
March 59.2827 57.5507 58.1727
April 57.6571 56.2850 56.9900
May 56.3429 56.0141 56.1212
June 57.1712 56.0141 56.4656
July 56.4221 56.1434 56.3088