2026 MOP to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1702 MAD

YEARLY LOW

1.1250 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1479 MAD

2026 MOP to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 1.1702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 1.1250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0452 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1415 to the December average rate of 1.1580, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.1702 was down 7.74% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.2684, 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 5,851 MAD

2025 Average 5,821 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 5,625 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 225.90 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.1606

1.1348

JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to MAD 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 1.1462, compared to 1.1580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1462

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0368 MAD (High: 1.1702 / Low: 1.1334). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 MAD (High: 1.1463 / Low: 1.1374).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0368

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.1585) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.2124), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0540 (-4.45%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.1585

2025 Avg (March) 1.2124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1504	1.1250	1.1415
February	1.1416	1.1280	1.1370
March	1.1702	1.1334	1.1585
April	1.1642	1.1438	1.1511
May	1.1463	1.1374	1.1396
June	1.1652	1.1381	1.1493
July	1.1630	1.1537	1.1580