YEARLY HIGH
35.0797 PKR
YEARLY LOW
34.3031 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.6004 PKR

2026 MOP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 35.0797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 34.3031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7767 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.8593 to the December average rate of 34.4103, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 35.0797 was down 4.28% compared to the 2025 peak of 36.6477, 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 175,399 PKR
2025 Average 175,390 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 171,515 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,883.36 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

34.9042
34.3654
JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to PKR 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 34.6321, compared to 34.4103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2218 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.6321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.4103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.2885 PKR (High: 35.0797 / Low: 34.7913). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0760 PKR (High: 34.5410 / Low: 34.4650).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2885
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0760

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 0.1291 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 34.8593) against the same month in 2025 (average: 34.7593), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1000 (+0.29%).

2026 Avg (January) 34.8593
2025 Avg (January) 34.7593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.0797 34.7913 34.8593
February 34.7910 34.6811 34.7302
March 34.8332 34.5672 34.6494
April 34.7276 34.5271 34.5760
May 34.5410 34.4650 34.5098
June 34.5116 34.4160 34.4677
July 34.4629 34.3031 34.4103