YEARLY HIGH
1.9015 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.6701 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7821 SCR

2025 MOP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the MOP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 1.9015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 1.6701.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2315 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7935 to the December average rate of 1.7969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.9015 was up 0.83% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.8859, 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 9,508 SCR
2024 Average 8,508 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 8,350 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,157.31 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.8249
1.7205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SCR 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 1.7873, compared to 1.7770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7873
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was December, with a trading range of 0.2259 SCR (High: 1.9015 / Low: 1.6756). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0157 SCR (High: 1.7756 / Low: 1.7598).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2259
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0459 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 1.7969) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.7638), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0331 (+1.88%).

2025 Avg (December) 1.7969
2024 Avg (December) 1.7638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8918 1.7651 1.7935
February 1.8737 1.7793 1.7997
March 1.8271 1.7754 1.7932
April 1.8070 1.7773 1.7891
May 1.7756 1.7598 1.7678
June 1.8254 1.7410 1.7803
July 1.8116 1.7405 1.7621
August 1.8908 1.7469 1.7870
September 1.9005 1.7637 1.8162
October 1.8903 1.6942 1.7703
November 1.8894 1.6701 1.7292
December 1.9015 1.6756 1.7969