2026 XAU to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37932.8755 MOP

YEARLY LOW

7.9701 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

17686.3522 MOP

2026 XAU to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAU to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 37932.8755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 7.9701.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37924.9054 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0291 to the December average rate of 32575.7290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 405620.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 37932.8755 was up 465128.73% compared to the 2025 peak of 8.1536, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 189,664,377 MOP

2025 Average 40,142 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 39,850 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 189,624,527.10 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

40121.0141

-3638.6059

JanuMarcMayJuly

XAU 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 12665.0581, compared to 32750.2343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20085.1762 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12665.0581

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32750.2343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 37924.8204 MOP (High: 37932.8755 / Low: 8.0551). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MOP (High: 32575.7290 / Low: 32575.7290).

April Spread (Volatile) ±37924.8204

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 2337.4320 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2337.4320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 5354.8889) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.9943), the exchange rate shifted by +5346.8946 (+66884.10%).

2026 Avg (April) 5354.8889

2025 Avg (April) 7.9943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.0439	7.9701	8.0291
February	8.1058	8.0239	8.0465
March	8.0905	8.0115	8.0579
April	37932.8755	8.0551	5354.8889
May	37242.6146	35813.3343	36474.3791
June	36448.9974	32311.7592	34136.9471
July	33744.4791	32299.5047	32924.7395
August	32575.7290	32575.7290	32575.7290