2026 SAR to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1240.9282 MGA

YEARLY LOW

1100.7241 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1139.0371 MGA

2026 SAR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1240.9282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 1100.7241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 140.2041 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1217.1057 to the December average rate of 1139.3164, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1240.9282 was down 2.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 1269.3945, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,204,641 MGA

2025 Average 6,041,602 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 5,503,620 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 701,020.73 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1228.0924

1096.2519

JanuMarcMayJuly

SAR 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 1138.9191, compared to 1139.3913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1138.9191

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1139.3913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 72.3618 MGA (High: 1194.8441 / Low: 1122.4823). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5339 MGA (High: 1140.0240 / Low: 1138.4901).

February Spread (Volatile) ±72.3618

August Spread (Stable) ±1.5339

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 54.1244 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -54.1244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1217.1057) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1253.8567), the exchange rate shifted by -36.7510 (-2.93%).

2026 Avg (January) 1217.1057

2025 Avg (January) 1253.8567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1240.9282	1189.1422	1217.1057
February	1194.8441	1122.4823	1164.0937
March	1132.5247	1100.7241	1109.9694
April	1112.3067	1101.2875	1107.2386
May	1122.6904	1106.6726	1114.6187
June	1136.5764	1110.5313	1120.4882
July	1166.6150	1129.1445	1139.4662
August	1140.0240	1138.4901	1139.3164