2026 MOP to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3972 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.3472 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3758 ILS

2026 MOP to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.3472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0501 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3916 to the December average rate of 0.3750, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3972 was down 17.17% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4796, 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 1,986 ILS

2025 Average 2,149 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 1,736 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 250.40 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3957

0.3473

JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to ILS 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 0.3759, compared to 0.3750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3759

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0253 ILS (High: 0.3907 / Low: 0.3654). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 ILS (High: 0.3897 / Low: 0.3804).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0253

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0249 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.3916) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4508), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0592 (-13.13%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.3916

2025 Avg (January) 0.4508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3972	0.3843	0.3916
February	0.3897	0.3804	0.3856
March	0.3912	0.3813	0.3867
April	0.3907	0.3654	0.3762
May	0.3647	0.3472	0.3513
June	0.3713	0.3472	0.3641
July	0.3810	0.3692	0.3750