YEARLY HIGH
16.3298 HTG
YEARLY LOW
16.1753 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.2384 HTG

2026 MOP to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 16.3298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 16.1753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1545 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.3082 to the December average rate of 16.2019, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 16.3298 was down 1.72% compared to the 2025 peak of 16.6155, 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 81,649 HTG
2025 Average 81,529 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 80,876 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 772.66 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

16.3199
16.1800
JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to HTG 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 16.2523, compared to 16.1968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0555 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.2523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.1968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0955 HTG (High: 16.3285 / Low: 16.2330). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0292 HTG (High: 16.2343 / Low: 16.2051).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0955
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0292

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0311 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0311

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 16.3082) against the same month in 2025 (average: 16.2905), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+0.11%).

2026 Avg (January) 16.3082
2025 Avg (January) 16.2905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.3298 16.2744 16.3082
February 16.3018 16.2564 16.2812
March 16.3285 16.2330 16.2641
April 16.2577 16.2128 16.2403
May 16.2343 16.2051 16.2254
June 16.2279 16.1753 16.1943
July 16.2187 16.1811 16.1916
August 16.2420 16.1824 16.2019