YEARLY HIGH
672.5623 MGA
YEARLY LOW
356.1784 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
575.1757 MGA

2026 BOB to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 672.5623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 356.1784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 316.3839 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 659.9886 to the December average rate of 359.2747, the exchange rate registered a net change of -45.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 672.5623 was down 2.21% compared to the 2025 peak of 687.7760, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,362,811 MGA
2025 Average 3,278,311 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,780,892 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,581,919.31 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

690.0600
329.2033
JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB 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 618.2574, compared to 445.9306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 172.3268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 618.2574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 445.9306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 258.2487 MGA (High: 620.3205 / Low: 362.0718). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3248 MGA (High: 360.5032 / Low: 356.1784).

July Spread (Volatile) ±258.2487
August Spread (Stable) ±4.3248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 173.3118 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -173.3118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 659.9886) against the same month in 2025 (average: 680.5841), the exchange rate shifted by -20.5955 (-3.03%).

2026 Avg (January) 659.9886
2025 Avg (January) 680.5841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 672.5623 645.7047 659.9886
February 644.7954 609.5542 631.8544
March 613.0954 598.0235 602.5966
April 605.0190 597.1397 601.2579
May 608.2323 600.4632 606.0110
June 614.4403 602.2898 607.8358
July 620.3205 362.0718 532.5865
August 360.5032 356.1784 359.2747