YEARLY HIGH
0.4843 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.4050 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4494 MOP

2025 ZAR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the ZAR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.4843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.4050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0792 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4281 to the December average rate of 0.4764, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.4843 was up 3.43% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.4682, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 24,213 MOP
2024 Average 21,936 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 20,251 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,962.06 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.4819
0.4170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.4364, compared to 0.4623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.0292 MOP (High: 0.4342 / Low: 0.4050). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 MOP (High: 0.4570 / Low: 0.4473).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0292
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 0.4764) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.4389), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0375 (+8.55%).

2025 Avg (December) 0.4764
2024 Avg (December) 0.4389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4360 0.4195 0.4281
February 0.4368 0.4243 0.4337
March 0.4426 0.4282 0.4375
April 0.4342 0.4050 0.4224
May 0.4540 0.4318 0.4441
June 0.4570 0.4473 0.4527
July 0.4617 0.4437 0.4550
August 0.4622 0.4416 0.4550
September 0.4646 0.4525 0.4599
October 0.4673 0.4559 0.4630
November 0.4693 0.4572 0.4646
December 0.4843 0.4687 0.4764