YEARLY HIGH
0.2088 MGA
YEARLY LOW
0.1854 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1918 MGA

2026 STD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the STD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.2088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.1854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0234 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2048 to the December average rate of 0.1920, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2088 was down 2.27% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,044 MGA
2025 Average 1,017 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 927 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.98 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2067
0.1846
JanuMarcMayJuly

STD 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 0.1918, compared to 0.1920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1918
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0126 MGA (High: 0.2016 / Low: 0.1889). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 MGA (High: 0.1874 / Low: 0.1855).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0126
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2048) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2112), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0063 (-2.99%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2048
2025 Avg (January) 0.2112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2088 0.2002 0.2048
February 0.2016 0.1889 0.1959
March 0.1898 0.1854 0.1870
April 0.1874 0.1855 0.1865
May 0.1886 0.1863 0.1879
June 0.1907 0.1870 0.1886
July 0.1968 0.1903 0.1920