YEARLY HIGH
60.1854 MGA
YEARLY LOW
48.3326 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.6437 MGA

2026 RUB to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RUB to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 60.1854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 48.3326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.8528 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.5194 to the December average rate of 53.6617, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 60.1854 was up 1.64% compared to the 2025 peak of 59.2152, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 300,927 MGA
2025 Average 271,905 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 241,663 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,263.97 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

59.1985
51.0490
JanuMarcMayJuly

RUB 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 56.0734, compared to 54.3548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.0734
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.3548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 6.1863 MGA (High: 54.5189 / Low: 48.3326). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4013 MGA (High: 53.7964 / Low: 53.3951).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.1863
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4013

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.1377 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 58.5194) against the same month in 2025 (average: 45.8680), the exchange rate shifted by +12.6513 (+27.58%).

2026 Avg (January) 58.5194
2025 Avg (January) 45.8680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.1854 56.9278 58.5194
February 58.7604 54.6162 56.8658
March 54.5189 48.3326 51.7281
April 55.6542 51.8757 53.9802
May 59.2898 55.3536 58.4486
June 58.7994 53.6427 56.8983
July 56.2352 53.4117 55.0478
August 53.7964 53.3951 53.6617