YEARLY HIGH
100.4961 MGA
YEARLY LOW
86.9250 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
91.2761 MGA

2026 MUR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 100.4961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 86.9250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.5711 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.9827 to the December average rate of 90.6839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 100.4961 was down 3.36% compared to the 2025 peak of 103.9856, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 502,480 MGA
2025 Average 495,002 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 434,625 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,855.33 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

100.0459
87.2874
JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR 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 91.4827, compared to 90.6564 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 91.4827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 90.6564

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 8.0680 MGA (High: 98.8595 / Low: 90.7915). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1634 MGA (High: 90.7475 / Low: 90.5842).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.0680
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1634

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 5.6397 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 98.9827) against the same month in 2025 (average: 100.5789), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5962 (-1.59%).

2026 Avg (January) 98.9827
2025 Avg (January) 100.5789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 100.4961 97.7814 98.9827
February 98.8595 90.7915 94.8112
March 91.2142 86.9625 89.1715
April 89.9755 88.5223 89.1175
May 88.8356 88.2415 88.4624
June 90.0060 86.9250 88.3506
July 92.4882 90.0089 90.6288
August 90.7475 90.5842 90.6839