2026 ZWL to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

8.1058 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.0250 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.4465 MOP

2026 ZWL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZWL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 8.1058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.0250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0808 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0291 to the December average rate of 0.0251, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8.1058 was down 0.59% 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 ZWL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 40,529 MOP

2025 Average 40,142 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 125 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,403.81 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.8612

-0.7782

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZWL 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 5.1834, compared to 0.0251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1584 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1834

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 8.0751 MOP (High: 8.1001 / Low: 0.0251). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MOP (High: 0.0251 / Low: 0.0251).

April Spread (Volatile) ±8.0751

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.8919 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8919

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 8.0465) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8.0187), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0278 (+0.35%).

2026 Avg (February) 8.0465

2025 Avg (February) 8.0187

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	8.1001	0.0251	6.9169
May	0.0251	0.0251	0.0251
June	0.0251	0.0251	0.0251
July	0.0251	0.0250	0.0251