YEARLY HIGH
855.2427 MGA
YEARLY LOW
648.2606 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
682.1398 MGA

2026 LYD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LYD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 855.2427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 648.2606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 206.9821 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 803.3901 to the December average rate of 669.0146, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 855.2427 was down 12.20% compared to the 2025 peak of 974.0933, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,276,213 MGA
2025 Average 4,295,475 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 3,241,303 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,034,910.29 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

818.3719
638.5902
JanuMarcMayJuly

LYD 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 686.6963, compared to 668.4702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.2262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 686.6963
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 668.4702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 144.9580 MGA (High: 855.2427 / Low: 710.2847). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3079 MGA (High: 669.7391 / Low: 668.4312).

January Spread (Volatile) ±144.9580
August Spread (Stable) ±1.3079

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 111.9575 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -111.9575

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 803.3901) against the same month in 2025 (average: 954.2609), the exchange rate shifted by -150.8708 (-15.81%).

2026 Avg (January) 803.3901
2025 Avg (January) 954.2609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 855.2427 710.2847 803.3901
February 710.0661 665.0869 691.4326
March 670.7608 648.2606 653.5720
April 656.9555 651.9892 654.0472
May 661.7861 653.5433 659.2996
June 661.4457 651.4332 658.4364
July 685.1635 661.4383 667.9257
August 669.7391 668.4312 669.0146