2026 ILS to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1495.4405 MGA

YEARLY LOW

1320.3411 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1410.3556 MGA

2026 ILS to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 1495.4405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 1320.3411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 175.0994 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1451.5592 to the December average rate of 1398.1495, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1495.4405 was up 3.76% compared to the 2025 peak of 1441.3177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,477,203 MGA

2025 Average 6,577,185 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 6,601,706 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 875,496.90 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1491.4047

1322.7176

JanuMarcMayJuly

ILS 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 1412.0839, compared to 1405.1707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.9132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1412.0839

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1405.1707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 110.5557 MGA (High: 1453.2486 / Low: 1342.6928). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.0266 MGA (High: 1410.0937 / Low: 1392.0671).

February Spread (Volatile) ±110.5557

August Spread (Stable) ±18.0266

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 70.2883 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -70.2883

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 1477.3475) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1260.6834), the exchange rate shifted by +216.6641 (+17.19%).

2026 Avg (May) 1477.3475

2025 Avg (May) 1260.6834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1479.4177	1431.9647	1451.5592
February	1453.2486	1342.6928	1407.0632
March	1357.8898	1320.3411	1336.7749
April	1407.1630	1322.2957	1369.4912
May	1495.4405	1409.7665	1477.3475
June	1495.3265	1399.7185	1430.2676
July	1439.6664	1389.2709	1412.1919
August	1410.0937	1392.0671	1398.1495