YEARLY HIGH
263.4732 MMK
YEARLY LOW
259.0620 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
260.5427 MMK

2026 MOP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 263.4732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 259.0620.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4112 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 261.5335 to the December average rate of 260.6877, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 263.4732 was down 0.44% compared to the 2025 peak of 264.6443, 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 1,317,366 MMK
2025 Average 1,307,027 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,295,310 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,055.98 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

261.6857
259.8596
JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to MMK 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 260.6070, compared to 260.3498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 260.6070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 260.3498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 2.6426 MMK (High: 261.7046 / Low: 259.0620). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MMK (High: 260.6877 / Low: 260.6877).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.6426
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5623 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 261.5335) against the same month in 2025 (average: 261.6439), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1104 (-0.04%).

2026 Avg (January) 261.5335
2025 Avg (January) 261.6439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 263.4732 261.0563 261.5335
February 261.7046 259.0620 260.9712
March 262.0986 259.5388 260.5904
April 260.6818 259.2319 260.2712
May 260.2642 260.1140 260.1915
June 260.3199 259.5758 260.0843
July 260.9162 259.4733 260.0118
August 260.6877 260.6877 260.6877