2026 MOP to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

578.4498 MGA

YEARLY LOW

512.2858 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

530.1824 MGA

2026 MOP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 578.4498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 512.2858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.1641 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 568.4678 to the December average rate of 529.3843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 578.4498 was down 2.47% compared to the 2025 peak of 593.0884, 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 2,892,249 MGA

2025 Average 2,822,942 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 2,561,429 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 330,820.27 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

573.8202

509.5913

JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to MGA 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 530.3858, compared to 529.5723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 530.3858

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 529.5723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 31.4318 MGA (High: 554.0717 / Low: 522.6399). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MGA (High: 529.3843 / Low: 529.3843).

February Spread (Volatile) ±31.4318

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 25.9268 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -25.9268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 568.4678) against the same month in 2025 (average: 586.7763), the exchange rate shifted by -18.3086 (-3.12%).

2026 Avg (January) 568.4678

2025 Avg (January) 586.7763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	578.4498	555.1951	568.4678
February	554.0717	522.6399	542.5409
March	525.6761	512.9130	516.9640
April	517.8475	512.2858	514.9437
May	520.8647	514.1963	518.8096
June	525.9605	516.4300	520.5887
July	542.7923	524.8159	529.7604
August	529.3843	529.3843	529.3843