YEARLY HIGH
0.5541 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.5254 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5387 PGK

2026 MOP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.5541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.5254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0287 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5327 to the December average rate of 0.5480, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.5541 was up 2.69% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5396, 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 2,771 PGK
2025 Average 2,580 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 2,627 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143.73 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.5496
0.5311
JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to PGK 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 0.5371, compared to 0.5480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0165 PGK (High: 0.5419 / Low: 0.5254). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 PGK (High: 0.5410 / Low: 0.5376).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0165
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.5480) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5124), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0356 (+6.95%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.5480
2025 Avg (July) 0.5124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5405 0.5266 0.5327
February 0.5418 0.5300 0.5342
March 0.5419 0.5254 0.5354
April 0.5433 0.5347 0.5376
May 0.5410 0.5376 0.5398
June 0.5475 0.5402 0.5429
July 0.5541 0.5423 0.5480