2026 PEN to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1383.0202 MGA

YEARLY LOW

1182.1125 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1257.2012 MGA

2026 PEN to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1383.0202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 1182.1125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 200.9077 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1359.4335 to the December average rate of 1261.9010, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1383.0202 was up 1.35% compared to the 2025 peak of 1364.6186, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,915,101 MGA

2025 Average 6,356,861 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 5,910,563 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,004,538.47 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1374.5134

1193.5549

JanuMarcMayJuly

PEN 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 1256.1891, compared to 1260.2377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0486 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1256.1891

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1260.2377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 78.0432 MGA (High: 1332.6998 / Low: 1254.6565). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.5375 MGA (High: 1265.1292 / Low: 1258.5917).

February Spread (Volatile) ±78.0432

August Spread (Stable) ±6.5375

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 90.2536 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -90.2536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1359.4335) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1254.9900), the exchange rate shifted by +104.4435 (+8.32%).

2026 Avg (January) 1359.4335

2025 Avg (January) 1254.9900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1383.0202	1333.5167	1359.4335
February	1332.6998	1254.6565	1300.9087
March	1262.2386	1195.0553	1210.6551
April	1231.5857	1182.1125	1208.6347
May	1233.8976	1183.1789	1223.7290
June	1245.8181	1211.6752	1233.7735
July	1288.3671	1244.1162	1258.5744
August	1265.1292	1258.5917	1261.9010