YEARLY HIGH
15.7516 ISK
YEARLY LOW
15.0488 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.3876 ISK

2026 MOP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 15.7516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 15.0488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7028 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.5351 to the December average rate of 15.5432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 15.7516 was down 11.38% compared to the 2025 peak of 17.7748, 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 78,758 ISK
2025 Average 79,884 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 75,244 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,514.21 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

15.5763
15.1792
JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to ISK 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 15.3617, compared to 15.5432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1815 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.5432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.7028 ISK (High: 15.7516 / Low: 15.0488). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0628 ISK (High: 15.2632 / Low: 15.2004).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7028
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0628

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3228 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 15.5351) against the same month in 2025 (average: 17.5045), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9695 (-11.25%).

2026 Avg (January) 15.5351
2025 Avg (January) 17.5045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.7516 15.0488 15.5351
February 15.3128 15.0737 15.2123
March 15.6685 15.0717 15.4579
April 15.5740 15.0696 15.2413
May 15.2632 15.2004 15.2388
June 15.7171 15.2592 15.4849
July 15.6278 15.4158 15.5432