YEARLY HIGH
0.0941 SHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0900 SHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0924 SHP

2026 MOP to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.0941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.0900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0921 to the December average rate of 0.0926, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0941 was down 8.10% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1024, 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 471 SHP
2025 Average 473 SHP
Yearly Trough Low 450 SHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.46 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0932
0.0914
JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to SHP 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 0.0923, compared to 0.0926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0923
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0030 SHP (High: 0.0930 / Low: 0.0900). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 SHP (High: 0.0923 / Low: 0.0913).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.0923) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0952), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-3.06%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.0923
2025 Avg (April) 0.0952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0930 0.0900 0.0921
February 0.0924 0.0902 0.0915
March 0.0939 0.0923 0.0931
April 0.0941 0.0913 0.0923
May 0.0923 0.0913 0.0920
June 0.0940 0.0919 0.0930
July 0.0934 0.0919 0.0926