2026 GNF to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5308 MGA

YEARLY LOW

0.4709 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4874 MGA

2026 GNF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GNF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.5308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 0.4709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0599 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5216 to the December average rate of 0.4872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.5308 was down 3.41% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5496, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,654 MGA

2025 Average 2,615 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 2,355 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 299.52 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.5264

0.4685

JanuMarcMayJuly

GNF 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 0.4874, compared to 0.4875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4874

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0294 MGA (High: 0.5089 / Low: 0.4795). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MGA (High: 0.4873 / Low: 0.4871).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0294

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0238 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.5216) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5440), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0224 (-4.11%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.5216

2025 Avg (January) 0.5440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5308	0.5085	0.5216
February	0.5089	0.4795	0.4978
March	0.4830	0.4712	0.4751
April	0.4760	0.4709	0.4733
May	0.4792	0.4729	0.4772
June	0.4847	0.4757	0.4794
July	0.4998	0.4834	0.4878
August	0.4873	0.4871	0.4872