YEARLY HIGH
19.8236 JMD
YEARLY LOW
19.3382 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.5366 JMD

2026 MOP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 19.8236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 19.3382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4854 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.6592 to the December average rate of 19.5908, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 19.8236 was down 1.47% compared to the 2025 peak of 20.1197, 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 99,118 JMD
2025 Average 99,094 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 96,691 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,427.23 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

19.6843
19.3836
JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to JMD 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 19.5275, compared to 19.5908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0633 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.5275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.5908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.3365 JMD (High: 19.8236 / Low: 19.4871). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1205 JMD (High: 19.5392 / Low: 19.4187).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3365
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.2506 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2506

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 19.6592) against the same month in 2025 (average: 19.5758), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0834 (+0.43%).

2026 Avg (January) 19.6592
2025 Avg (January) 19.5758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.8236 19.4871 19.6592
February 19.5175 19.3398 19.4086
March 19.5927 19.3382 19.4707
April 19.7006 19.4249 19.5691
May 19.5392 19.4187 19.4994
June 19.6408 19.4950 19.5583
July 19.6665 19.4343 19.5908