2026 MOP to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.3613 LRD

YEARLY LOW

22.1785 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.7066 LRD

2026 MOP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 23.3613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 22.1785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1828 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.6348 to the December average rate of 22.4544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 23.3613 was down 7.17% compared to the 2025 peak of 25.1653, 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 116,807 LRD

2025 Average 120,240 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 110,893 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,914.02 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

23.1066

22.3951

JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to LRD 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 22.7487, compared to 22.4544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.7487

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.4544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.9126 LRD (High: 23.0912 / Low: 22.1785). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0933 LRD (High: 22.5015 / Low: 22.4082).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9126

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0933

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3090 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 23.0473) against the same month in 2025 (average: 24.7490), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7017 (-6.88%).

2026 Avg (February) 23.0473

2025 Avg (February) 24.7490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.0912	22.1785	22.6348
February	23.3613	22.6782	23.0473
March	22.8278	22.6712	22.7383
April	22.8737	22.7295	22.8041
May	22.7826	22.6488	22.6944
June	22.7002	22.5006	22.5731
July	22.5015	22.4082	22.4544