YEARLY HIGH
578.4498 MGA
YEARLY LOW
512.2858 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
530.0664 MGA

2026 MOP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 578.4498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 512.2858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.1641 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 568.4678 to the December average rate of 528.4558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 578.4498 was down 2.47% compared to the 2025 peak of 593.0884, 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 2,892,249 MGA
2025 Average 2,822,942 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 2,561,429 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 330,820.27 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

573.8202
509.5913
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MOP to MGA 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: JanтАУJun) was 530.3858, compared to 529.1081 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 1.2777 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 530.3858
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 529.1081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 31.4318 MGA (High: 554.0717 / Low: 522.6399). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6829 MGA (High: 529.5442 / Low: 526.8614).

February Spread (Volatile) ┬▒31.4318
August Spread (Stable) ┬▒2.6829

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 25.9268 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.9268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 568.4678) against the same month in 2025 (average: 586.7763), the exchange rate shifted by -18.3086 (-3.12%).

2026 Avg (January) 568.4678
2025 Avg (January) 586.7763

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Month High Low Average
January 578.4498 555.1951 568.4678
February 554.0717 522.6399 542.5409
March 525.6761 512.9130 516.9640
April 517.8475 512.2858 514.9437
May 520.8647 514.1963 518.8096
June 525.9605 516.4300 520.5887
July 542.7923 524.8159 529.7604
August 529.5442 526.8614 528.4558