YEARLY HIGH
2.9993 MOP
YEARLY LOW
2.9491 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9825 MOP

2026 XCD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XCD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.9993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 2.9491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0502 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9709 to the December average rate of 2.9885, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.9993 was down 0.59% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.0170, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,997 MOP
2025 Average 14,854 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 14,745 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 251.08 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.9903
2.9692
JanuMarcMayJuly

XCD 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 2.9815, compared to 2.9885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9885

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0303 MOP (High: 2.9993 / Low: 2.9690). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 MOP (High: 2.9871 / Low: 2.9853).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0303
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 2.9774) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.9671), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0103 (+0.35%).

2026 Avg (February) 2.9774
2025 Avg (February) 2.9671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9764 2.9491 2.9709
February 2.9993 2.9690 2.9774
March 2.9937 2.9644 2.9816
April 2.9972 2.9805 2.9853
May 2.9871 2.9853 2.9862
June 2.9932 2.9847 2.9874
July 2.9942 2.9811 2.9885