YEARLY HIGH
8.0087 MZN
YEARLY LOW
7.8660 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9287 MZN

2026 MOP to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 8.0087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 7.8660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1427 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9556 to the December average rate of 7.9348, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8.0087 was down 0.64% compared to the 2025 peak of 8.0604, 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 40,044 MZN
2025 Average 39,804 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 39,330 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 713.61 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

7.9599
7.9080
JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to MZN 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 7.9304, compared to 7.9236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.1219 MZN (High: 7.9879 / Low: 7.8660). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MZN (High: 7.9348 / Low: 7.9348).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1219
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 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 7.9556) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.9683), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0127 (-0.16%).

2026 Avg (January) 7.9556
2025 Avg (January) 7.9683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.0087 7.9276 7.9556
February 7.9879 7.8660 7.9374
March 7.9760 7.8987 7.9312
April 7.9403 7.8956 7.9251
May 7.9208 7.9158 7.9184
June 7.9229 7.8992 7.9150
July 7.9418 7.8973 7.9124
August 7.9348 7.9348 7.9348