2026 EGP to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

98.7890 MGA

YEARLY LOW

76.3065 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

85.0995 MGA

2026 EGP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 98.7890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 76.3065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.4824 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 96.6466 to the December average rate of 84.8827, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 98.7890 was up 2.60% compared to the 2025 peak of 96.2890, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 493,945 MGA

2025 Average 460,356 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 381,533 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,412.14 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

98.4637

76.6585

JanuMarcMayJuly

EGP 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 85.1218, compared to 85.0326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0892 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 85.1218

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.0326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 11.9575 MGA (High: 88.6047 / Low: 76.6473). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9459 MGA (High: 86.2945 / Low: 83.3486).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.9575

August Spread (Stable) ±2.9459

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 12.1450 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.1450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 96.6466) against the same month in 2025 (average: 93.2374), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4092 (+3.66%).

2026 Avg (January) 96.6466

2025 Avg (January) 93.2374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	98.7890	95.2323	96.6466
February	95.1663	87.8141	92.5671
March	88.6047	76.6473	80.4222
April	80.2004	76.3065	78.4756
May	80.4825	77.3680	79.8163
June	86.3641	79.9487	82.8031
July	87.1090	83.3849	85.1825
August	86.2945	83.3486	84.8827