2026 SBD to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

572.7709 MGA

YEARLY LOW

513.1428 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

529.9576 MGA

2026 SBD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SBD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 572.7709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 513.1428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.6281 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 562.1297 to the December average rate of 527.8245, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 572.7709 was up 1.39% compared to the 2025 peak of 564.9283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,863,855 MGA

2025 Average 2,727,226 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 2,565,714 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 298,140.64 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

566.6896

511.9699

JanuMarcMayJuly

SBD 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 530.2918, compared to 528.9551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 530.2918

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 528.9551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 34.5048 MGA (High: 557.7994 / Low: 523.2946). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4195 MGA (High: 528.0510 / Low: 527.6315).

February Spread (Volatile) ±34.5048

August Spread (Stable) ±0.4195

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 24.6268 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -24.6268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 562.1297) against the same month in 2025 (average: 557.8508), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2789 (+0.77%).

2026 Avg (January) 562.1297

2025 Avg (January) 557.8508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	572.7709	552.1042	562.1297
February	557.7994	523.2946	542.2773
March	525.7313	513.1428	517.6506
April	519.3334	513.4259	516.5299
May	523.3019	516.0337	521.0589
June	526.9944	517.9148	522.1043
July	542.7218	525.2218	530.0858
August	528.0510	527.6315	527.8245