2026 ARS to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.2561 MGA

YEARLY LOW

2.8402 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9823 MGA

2026 ARS to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ARS to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 3.2561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 2.8402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4159 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1498 to the December average rate of 2.8699, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.2561 was down 29.07% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.5904, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,281 MGA

2025 Average 18,555 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 14,201 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,079.41 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.1778

2.8419

JanuMarcMayJuly

ARS 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 3.0185, compared to 2.8736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1449 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0185

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1687 MGA (High: 3.2561 / Low: 3.0874). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MGA (High: 2.8699 / Low: 2.8699).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1687

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1200 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.1498) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.5192), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3694 (-30.30%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.1498

2025 Avg (January) 4.5192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.2561	3.0874	3.1498
February	3.1568	3.0072	3.1015
March	3.0433	2.8973	2.9814
April	3.0614	2.9396	3.0053
May	2.9800	2.9684	2.9734
June	2.9631	2.8402	2.8998
July	2.9306	2.8442	2.8773
August	2.8699	2.8699	2.8699