2026 MOP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.7891 LKR

YEARLY LOW

38.3656 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

39.8038 LKR

2026 MOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 41.7891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 38.3656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4235 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.5490 to the December average rate of 41.5714, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 41.7891 was up 7.94% compared to the 2025 peak of 38.7160, 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 208,945 LKR

2025 Average 187,302 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 191,828 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,117.39 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

41.8860

38.1103

JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to LKR 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 39.5092, compared to 41.5714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0622 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.5092

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.5714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 1.5412 LKR (High: 41.1493 / Low: 39.6081). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1287 LKR (High: 38.4943 / Low: 38.3656).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5412

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1287

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1240 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 41.4783) against the same month in 2025 (average: 37.0852), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3931 (+11.85%).

2026 Avg (June) 41.4783

2025 Avg (June) 37.0852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	38.6711	38.4570	38.5490
February	38.4943	38.3656	38.4250
March	39.0731	38.3722	38.7086
April	39.5787	39.0423	39.1910
May	41.1493	39.6081	40.7032
June	41.7891	40.8938	41.4783
July	41.6447	41.4537	41.5714