2026 MOP to XAU Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1255 XAU

YEARLY LOW

0.0000 XAU

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0599 XAU

2026 MOP to XAU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to XAU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.1255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1254 XAU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1245 to the December average rate of 0.0000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1255 was down 0.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1261, 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 627 XAU

2025 Average 623 XAU

Yearly Trough Low 0 XAU

Transaction Impact: A difference of 627.22 XAU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1370

-0.0124

JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to XAU 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 0.0799, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0798 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0799

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.1241 XAU (High: 0.1241 / Low: 0.0000). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XAU (High: 0.0000 / Low: 0.0000).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1241

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1062 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.1245) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1247), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.13%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.1245

2025 Avg (January) 0.1247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1255	0.1243	0.1245
February	0.1246	0.1234	0.1243
March	0.1248	0.1236	0.1241
April	0.1241	0.0000	0.1063
May	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
June	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
July	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
August	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000