YEARLY HIGH
0.3391 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.3334 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3353 XCD

2026 MOP to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.3391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.3334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3366 to the December average rate of 0.3346, 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 0.3391 was down 0.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3409, 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 1,695 XCD
2025 Average 1,683 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,667 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.39 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3368
0.3344
JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to XCD 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 0.3354, compared to 0.3346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0034 XCD (High: 0.3368 / Low: 0.3334). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XCD (High: 0.3350 / Low: 0.3348).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.3366) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3370), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.13%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.3366
2025 Avg (January) 0.3370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3391 0.3360 0.3366
February 0.3368 0.3334 0.3359
March 0.3373 0.3340 0.3354
April 0.3355 0.3336 0.3350
May 0.3350 0.3348 0.3349
June 0.3350 0.3341 0.3347
July 0.3354 0.3340 0.3346