2025 MOP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4690 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

2.0650 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2283 ZAR

2025 MOP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the MOP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 2.4690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.0650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4040 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3360 to the December average rate of 2.0990, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 2.4690 was up 2.95% compared to the 2024 peak of 2.3983, 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 12,345 ZAR

2024 Average 11,405 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 10,325 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,020.11 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

2.3951

2.0721

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to ZAR 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 2.2929, compared to 2.1637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2929

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.1659 ZAR (High: 2.4690 / Low: 2.3032). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0474 ZAR (High: 2.2356 / Low: 2.1882).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1659

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0474

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1160 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 2.3682) against the same month in 2024 (average: 2.3423), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0260 (+1.11%).

2025 Avg (April) 2.3682

2024 Avg (April) 2.3423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3836	2.2936	2.3360
February	2.3569	2.2891	2.3059
March	2.3356	2.2596	2.2857
April	2.4690	2.3032	2.3682
May	2.3158	2.2024	2.2522
June	2.2356	2.1882	2.2092
July	2.2540	2.1660	2.1978
August	2.2645	2.1637	2.1979
September	2.2098	2.1524	2.1746
October	2.1932	2.1401	2.1601
November	2.1871	2.1310	2.1527
December	2.1335	2.0650	2.0990