2026 MOP to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 MOP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the MOP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 170895.9346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 5192.0956.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 165703.8390 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5241.2283 to the December average rate of 170730.7443, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3157.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 170895.9346 was up 3118.05% compared to the 2025 peak of 5310.5452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
MOP to IRR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 111383.0312, compared to 170281.6022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 58898.5710 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 159619.3151 IRR (High: 164849.9718 / Low: 5230.6567). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IRR (High: 170730.7443 / Low: 170730.7443).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 292.0951 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 169832.4601) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5210.9311), the exchange rate shifted by +164621.5290 (+3159.16%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5280.5044 | 5232.0665 | 5241.2283 |
| February | 5245.0588 | 5192.0956 | 5230.3613 |
| March | 164849.9718 | 5230.6567 | 158319.4748 |
| April | 164063.6800 | 162509.3721 | 163355.2170 |
| May | 167405.2173 | 162808.1910 | 166027.3506 |
| June | 170555.3387 | 167405.2173 | 170124.5551 |
| July | 170895.9346 | 163783.6157 | 169832.4601 |
| August | 170730.7443 | 170730.7443 | 170730.7443 |