2026 MOP to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

180.2892 NGN

YEARLY LOW

166.3462 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

170.5035 NGN

2026 MOP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 180.2892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 166.3462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.9430 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 176.8514 to the December average rate of 169.3942, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 180.2892 was down 14.60% compared to the 2025 peak of 211.1140, 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 901,446 NGN

2025 Average 948,199 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 831,731 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,714.76 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

177.6638

167.9156

JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to NGN 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 170.7667, compared to 169.7140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0527 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 170.7667

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 169.7140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 7.9012 NGN (High: 180.2892 / Low: 172.3880). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 NGN (High: 169.3942 / Low: 169.3942).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.9012

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 8.1235 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 176.8514) against the same month in 2025 (average: 193.5386), the exchange rate shifted by -16.6871 (-8.62%).

2026 Avg (January) 176.8514

2025 Avg (January) 193.5386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	180.2892	172.3880	176.8514
February	173.0401	166.4913	168.7279
March	173.6744	167.6607	170.9566
April	171.3022	166.3462	168.7656
May	170.4877	169.9638	170.1481
June	170.9890	168.2072	169.1504
July	171.0534	168.1919	170.0339
August	169.3942	169.3942	169.3942