YEARLY HIGH
75.4698 SDG
YEARLY LOW
74.1964 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.5503 SDG

2026 MOP to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 75.4698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 74.1964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2734 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.9111 to the December average rate of 74.3507, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 75.4698 was down 0.37% compared to the 2025 peak of 75.7478, 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 377,349 SDG
2025 Average 374,238 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 370,982 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,367.14 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

74.9672
74.2947
JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to SDG 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 74.5835, compared to 74.3507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.5835
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.3507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.7951 SDG (High: 75.0793 / Low: 74.2843). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0705 SDG (High: 74.4299 / Low: 74.3594).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7951
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0705

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1580 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1580

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 74.9111) against the same month in 2025 (average: 74.9614), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0503 (-0.07%).

2026 Avg (January) 74.9111
2025 Avg (January) 74.9614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.4698 74.7776 74.9111
February 74.9632 74.2063 74.7532
March 75.0793 74.2843 74.5952
April 74.6114 74.1964 74.4762
May 74.4299 74.3594 74.3975
June 74.4458 74.2095 74.3680
July 74.5358 74.2087 74.3507