YEARLY HIGH
0.5140 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.4823 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4977 MYR

2026 MOP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 0.5140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.4823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0317 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5021 to the December average rate of 0.5072, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.5140 was down 8.96% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5646, 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 2,570 MYR
2025 Average 2,667 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 2,411 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158.71 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.5093
0.4845
JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to MYR 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 0.4948, compared to 0.5063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4948
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0231 MYR (High: 0.5140 / Low: 0.4909). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 MYR (High: 0.5076 / Low: 0.5067).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0231
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.5043) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5246), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0203 (-3.87%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.5043
2025 Avg (June) 0.5246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5094 0.4879 0.5021
February 0.4920 0.4823 0.4865
March 0.5017 0.4836 0.4906
April 0.5004 0.4880 0.4931
May 0.4927 0.4917 0.4919
June 0.5140 0.4909 0.5043
July 0.5080 0.5035 0.5055
August 0.5076 0.5067 0.5072