YEARLY HIGH
283.8208 MGA
YEARLY LOW
242.7017 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
260.5933 MGA

2026 LSL to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 283.8208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 242.7017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.1190 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 279.7160 to the December average rate of 259.2440, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 283.8208 was up 2.36% compared to the 2025 peak of 277.2863, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,419,104 MGA
2025 Average 1,268,248 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,213,509 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 205,595.20 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

282.7794
246.0194
JanuMarcMayJuly

LSL 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 260.8653, compared to 259.7775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0878 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 260.8653
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 259.7775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 23.5307 MGA (High: 266.2325 / Low: 242.7017). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0230 MGA (High: 261.5809 / Low: 258.5579).

March Spread (Volatile) ±23.5307
August Spread (Stable) ±3.0230

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 23.7491 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.7491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 279.7160) against the same month in 2025 (average: 250.9358), the exchange rate shifted by +28.7803 (+11.47%).

2026 Avg (January) 279.7160
2025 Avg (January) 250.9358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 283.8208 275.1516 279.7160
February 280.1426 264.6135 272.8318
March 266.2325 242.7017 249.0828
April 253.7593 245.9087 250.7448
May 257.9373 249.0996 255.9322
June 259.5632 252.5724 256.8841
July 263.2547 256.7126 260.3110
August 261.5809 258.5579 259.2440