2026 QAR to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1278.1373 MGA

YEARLY LOW

1133.0476 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1172.6978 MGA

2026 QAR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1278.1373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 1133.0476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 145.0897 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1253.5772 to the December average rate of 1170.0475, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1278.1373 was down 2.14% compared to the 2025 peak of 1306.1367, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,390,687 MGA

2025 Average 6,220,865 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 5,665,238 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 725,448.56 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1264.9879

1128.0596

JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR 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 1173.0265, compared to 1171.7117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1173.0265

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1171.7117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 72.6608 MGA (High: 1228.9048 / Low: 1156.2440). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6246 MGA (High: 1170.8340 / Low: 1168.2094).

February Spread (Volatile) ±72.6608

August Spread (Stable) ±2.6246

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 55.5389 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -55.5389

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1253.5772) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1291.2662), the exchange rate shifted by -37.6890 (-2.92%).

2026 Avg (January) 1253.5772

2025 Avg (January) 1291.2662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1278.1373	1226.1090	1253.5772
February	1228.9048	1156.2440	1199.0806
March	1163.5473	1133.0476	1143.5416
April	1146.5897	1133.5292	1139.4703
May	1152.8843	1139.0147	1149.5997
June	1163.8752	1142.4798	1152.8893
July	1204.9601	1159.7497	1173.3760
August	1170.8340	1168.2094	1170.0475