2026 QAR to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2294 MOP

YEARLY LOW

2.1971 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2122 MOP

2026 QAR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 2.2294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 2.1971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0323 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2052 to the December average rate of 2.2149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.2294 was down 0.17% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.2332, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,147 MOP

2025 Average 11,019 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 10,985 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.34 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.2169

2.2041

JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR 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 2.2118, compared to 2.2149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2118

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0227 MOP (High: 2.2198 / Low: 2.1971). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 MOP (High: 2.2175 / Low: 2.2134).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0227

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 2.2149) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.2192), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0043 (-0.20%).

2026 Avg (July) 2.2149

2025 Avg (July) 2.2192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2198	2.1971	2.2052
February	2.2180	2.2036	2.2101
March	2.2207	2.2036	2.2120
April	2.2180	2.2083	2.2128
May	2.2175	2.2134	2.2158
June	2.2189	2.2082	2.2146
July	2.2294	2.2082	2.2149