YEARLY HIGH
8.2536 AFN
YEARLY LOW
7.6620 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9102 AFN

2026 MOP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 8.2536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 7.6620.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5916 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1608 to the December average rate of 7.8801, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8.2536 was down 15.61% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.7801, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,268 AFN
2025 Average 43,431 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 38,310 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,957.78 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.1964
7.7685
JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP to AFN 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 7.9152, compared to 7.8801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.5024 AFN (High: 8.2057 / Low: 7.7033). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1000 AFN (High: 7.9409 / Low: 7.8410).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5024
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2068 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 8.1608) against the same month in 2025 (average: 9.1161), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9553 (-10.48%).

2026 Avg (January) 8.1608
2025 Avg (January) 9.1161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2536 8.0818 8.1608
February 8.2057 7.7033 7.9540
March 7.9298 7.7256 7.8274
April 8.1315 7.6620 7.9070
May 7.8678 7.7458 7.8042
June 7.9789 7.7384 7.8378
July 7.9409 7.8410 7.8801