YEARLY HIGH
1266.9757 MGA
YEARLY LOW
1125.0242 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1163.4266 MGA

2026 AED to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AED to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1266.9757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 1125.0242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 141.9515 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1242.8072 to the December average rate of 1161.1930, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1266.9757 was down 2.26% compared to the 2025 peak of 1296.3368, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,334,878 MGA
2025 Average 6,170,321 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 5,625,121 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 709,757.46 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1253.9687
1120.0302
JanuMarcMayJuly

AED to MGA 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 1163.5548, compared to 1163.0421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1163.5548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1163.0421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 76.6877 MGA (High: 1222.8897 / Low: 1146.2020). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3461 MGA (High: 1161.3660 / Low: 1161.0199).

February Spread (Volatile) ±76.6877
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3461

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 54.4435 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -54.4435

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1242.8072) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1280.9969), the exchange rate shifted by -38.1898 (-2.98%).

2026 Avg (January) 1242.8072
2025 Avg (January) 1280.9969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1266.9757 1214.3549 1242.8072
February 1222.8897 1146.2020 1188.6925
March 1151.6647 1125.0242 1134.2490
April 1136.8278 1125.2046 1131.1918
May 1144.2698 1130.0204 1139.9666
June 1156.7723 1134.8329 1144.4216
July 1194.2214 1154.3795 1164.8911
August 1161.3660 1161.0199 1161.1930