YEARLY HIGH
7.9384 DOP
YEARLY LOW
7.1935 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4719 DOP

2026 MOP to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 7.9384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 7.1935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7449 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8735 to the December average rate of 7.2642, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 7.9384 was down 1.32% compared to the 2025 peak of 8.0448, 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 39,692 DOP
2025 Average 38,431 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 35,967 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,724.54 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

7.9356
7.1912
JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to DOP 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 7.5066, compared to 7.2642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.5066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.3647 DOP (High: 7.8443 / Low: 7.4796). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1311 DOP (High: 7.3598 / Low: 7.2288).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3647
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1311

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 0.2528 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 7.8735) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.6679), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2056 (+2.68%).

2026 Avg (January) 7.8735
2025 Avg (January) 7.6679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9384 7.7965 7.8735
February 7.8443 7.4796 7.7116
March 7.6568 7.3476 7.4587
April 7.5511 7.3529 7.4543
May 7.3598 7.2288 7.2880
June 7.3702 7.2052 7.2532
July 7.3681 7.1935 7.2642