YEARLY HIGH
29.8938 MGA
YEARLY LOW
25.9788 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.0701 MGA

2026 ETB to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 29.8938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 25.9788.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9150 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.3355 to the December average rate of 26.6131, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 29.8938 was down 20.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 37.7352, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 149,469 MGA
2025 Average 164,012 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 129,894 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,575.00 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

29.6404
25.9820
JanuMarcMayJuly

ETB 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 27.2238, compared to 26.6089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.2238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.6089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 1.7358 MGA (High: 28.6820 / Low: 26.9462). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2648 MGA (High: 26.7561 / Low: 26.4912).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.7358
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2648

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 1.3877 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3877

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 29.3355) against the same month in 2025 (average: 37.0284), the exchange rate shifted by -7.6928 (-20.78%).

2026 Avg (January) 29.3355
2025 Avg (January) 37.0284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.8938 28.6944 29.3355
February 28.6820 26.9462 28.1182
March 27.2641 26.4188 26.7305
April 26.7734 26.3328 26.5548
May 26.4373 26.1020 26.2868
June 26.6833 25.9788 26.3170
July 27.1707 26.3672 26.6046
August 26.7561 26.4912 26.6131