YEARLY HIGH
1.9034 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.8047 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8567 MOP

2026 PGK to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 1.9034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.8047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0987 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8774 to the December average rate of 1.8248, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.9034 was down 5.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.0150, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,517 MOP
2025 Average 9,693 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 9,023 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 493.71 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.8826
1.8196
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK 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 1.8620, compared to 1.8248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0581 MOP (High: 1.9034 / Low: 1.8453). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 MOP (High: 1.8602 / Low: 1.8485).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0581
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

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 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.8678) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.9677), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0998 (-5.07%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.8678
2025 Avg (March) 1.9677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8988 1.8500 1.8774
February 1.8870 1.8458 1.8720
March 1.9034 1.8453 1.8678
April 1.8702 1.8407 1.8600
May 1.8602 1.8485 1.8527
June 1.8511 1.8263 1.8421
July 1.8439 1.8047 1.8248