2026 JMD to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29.4487 MGA

YEARLY LOW

26.1022 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.1180 MGA

2026 JMD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JMD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 29.4487. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 26.1022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3465 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.9156 to the December average rate of 26.9444, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 29.4487 was down 3.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 30.4333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 147,243 MGA

2025 Average 142,465 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 130,511 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,732.48 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

29.1757

26.0543

JanuMarcMayJuly

JMD 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 27.1596, compared to 26.9932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1665 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.1596

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.9932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 1.4175 MGA (High: 28.4330 / Low: 27.0155). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2048 MGA (High: 26.6843 / Low: 26.4795).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.4175

May Spread (Stable) ±0.2048

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 1.4016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 28.9156) against the same month in 2025 (average: 29.9753), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0597 (-3.54%).

2026 Avg (January) 28.9156

2025 Avg (January) 29.9753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.4487	28.4638	28.9156
February	28.4330	27.0155	27.9527
March	27.1724	26.4314	26.5512
April	26.5176	26.1022	26.3145
May	26.6843	26.4795	26.6064
June	26.9756	26.2937	26.6176
July	27.6423	26.7809	27.0420
August	27.0222	26.7862	26.9444