YEARLY HIGH
193.2073 KRW
YEARLY LOW
177.7893 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
184.3260 KRW

2026 MOP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 193.2073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 177.7893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.4180 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.1477 to the December average rate of 184.7128, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 193.2073 was up 4.02% compared to the 2025 peak of 185.7416, 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 966,037 KRW
2025 Average 885,478 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 888,947 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,089.91 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

190.6767
178.9403
JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to KRW 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 184.2615, compared to 184.7128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 184.2615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 184.7128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 13.6294 KRW (High: 192.4210 / Low: 178.7916). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1840 KRW (High: 186.7832 / Low: 182.5992).

July Spread (Volatile) ±13.6294
May Spread (Stable) ±4.1840

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.9859 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 189.6987) against the same month in 2025 (average: 168.9323), the exchange rate shifted by +20.7665 (+12.29%).

2026 Avg (June) 189.6987
2025 Avg (June) 168.9323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 184.2085 177.8762 181.1477
February 182.8354 177.7893 179.9184
March 187.5625 178.9577 184.9749
April 187.6152 181.0039 184.0527
May 186.7832 182.5992 185.7769
June 193.2073 187.0530 189.6987
July 192.4210 178.7916 184.7128