2026 MOP to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2795.6837 STD

YEARLY LOW

2748.8769 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2764.4204 STD

2026 MOP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 2795.6837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 2748.8769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.8067 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2775.1364 to the December average rate of 2758.8100, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2795.6837 was down 0.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 2810.6533, 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 13,978,418 STD

2025 Average 13,877,272 STD

Yearly Trough Low 13,744,385 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 234,033.54 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2776.7690

2757.1774

JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to STD 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 2765.3554, compared to 2758.8100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2765.3554

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2758.8100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 28.0406 STD (High: 2776.9175 / Low: 2748.8769). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5938 STD (High: 2761.7518 / Low: 2760.1580).

February Spread (Volatile) ±28.0406

May Spread (Stable) ±1.5938

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 6.0002 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2775.1364) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2778.7875), the exchange rate shifted by -3.6511 (-0.13%).

2026 Avg (January) 2775.1364

2025 Avg (January) 2778.7875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2795.6837	2770.0390	2775.1364
February	2776.9175	2748.8769	2769.1361
March	2781.2176	2754.0550	2765.2096
April	2766.1833	2750.7977	2761.8269
May	2761.7518	2760.1580	2760.9809
June	2762.3429	2754.4470	2759.8427
July	2765.6818	2753.5427	2758.8100