YEARLY HIGH
1631.3529 SYP
YEARLY LOW
1604.0400 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1613.2805 SYP

2026 MOP to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 1631.3529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1604.0400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.3129 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1619.3630 to the December average rate of 1614.2832, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1631.3529 was down 0.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 1640.0881, 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 8,156,764 SYP
2025 Average 8,097,743 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 8,020,200 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136,564.56 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1620.2966
1609.0933
JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to SYP 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 1613.6556, compared to 1612.1550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1613.6556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1612.1550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 16.3624 SYP (High: 1620.4024 / Low: 1604.0400). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SYP (High: 1614.2832 / Low: 1614.2832).

February Spread (Volatile) ±16.3624
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 3.5013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1619.3630) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1621.4936), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1305 (-0.13%).

2026 Avg (January) 1619.3630
2025 Avg (January) 1621.4936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1631.3529 1616.3886 1619.3630
February 1620.4024 1604.0400 1615.8617
March 1622.9116 1607.0615 1613.5705
April 1614.1387 1605.1608 1611.5966
May 1611.5528 1610.6228 1611.1030
June 1611.8977 1607.2902 1610.4388
July 1615.6982 1606.7626 1610.0269
August 1614.2832 1614.2832 1614.2832