YEARLY HIGH
0.0060 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0055 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0059 MOP

2026 NGN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NGN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.0060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0057 to the December average rate of 0.0059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0060 was up 7.81% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,012 MOP
2025 Average 5,279 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 5,547 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 464.91 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0060
0.0056
JanuMarcMayJuly

NGN to MOP 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 0.0059, compared to 0.0059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 MOP (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0055). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MOP (High: 0.0059 / Low: 0.0059).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.0059) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+17.20%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.0059
2025 Avg (April) 0.0051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0058 0.0055 0.0057
February 0.0060 0.0058 0.0059
March 0.0060 0.0058 0.0059
April 0.0060 0.0058 0.0059
May 0.0059 0.0059 0.0059
June 0.0059 0.0058 0.0059
July 0.0059 0.0058 0.0059