YEARLY HIGH
438.1493 MGA
YEARLY LOW
355.4143 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
384.7154 MGA

2026 GHS to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GHS to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 438.1493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 355.4143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 82.7350 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 423.9512 to the December average rate of 365.0278, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 438.1493 was down 1.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 445.0061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,190,747 MGA
2025 Average 1,833,657 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,777,072 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 413,674.87 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

429.8435
359.1354
JanuMarcMayJuly

GHS 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 390.1434, compared to 368.4315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.7120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 390.1434
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 368.4315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 36.0428 MGA (High: 391.4571 / Low: 355.4143). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2020 MGA (High: 365.9015 / Low: 363.6995).

June Spread (Volatile) ±36.0428
August Spread (Stable) ±2.2020

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 24.5650 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.5650

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 423.9512) against the same month in 2025 (average: 315.0076), the exchange rate shifted by +108.9436 (+34.58%).

2026 Avg (January) 423.9512
2025 Avg (January) 315.0076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 438.1493 408.2240 423.9512
February 407.4459 389.4211 399.3862
March 397.2180 380.3617 383.6425
April 379.7512 372.9536 376.1616
May 392.6506 370.5357 388.3024
June 391.4571 355.4143 369.4166
July 376.9965 365.8705 371.8352
August 365.9015 363.6995 365.0278