YEARLY HIGH
29.8975 YER
YEARLY LOW
29.2944 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.5770 YER

2026 MOP to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 29.8975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 29.2944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6031 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.6921 to the December average rate of 29.4315, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 29.8975 was down 4.41% compared to the 2025 peak of 31.2778, 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 149,487 YER
2025 Average 151,212 YER
Yearly Trough Low 146,472 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,015.30 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

29.7181
29.4055
JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to YER 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 29.6013, compared to 29.4315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1698 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.6013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.4315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.3180 YER (High: 29.6124 / Low: 29.2944). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0183 YER (High: 29.5793 / Low: 29.5610).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3180
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0183

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1210 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 29.6921) against the same month in 2025 (average: 31.0838), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3917 (-4.48%).

2026 Avg (January) 29.6921
2025 Avg (January) 31.0838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.8975 29.6321 29.6921
February 29.7111 29.4018 29.6285
March 29.7696 29.4872 29.6080
April 29.6272 29.4110 29.5570
May 29.5793 29.5610 29.5696
June 29.5838 29.4672 29.5525
July 29.6124 29.2944 29.4315