YEARLY HIGH
1.8631 MGA
YEARLY LOW
1.5861 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6437 MGA

2026 TZS to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the TZS to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 1.8631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 1.5861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2770 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8129 to the December average rate of 1.6132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.8631 was down 4.36% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.9481, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,316 MGA
2025 Average 8,860 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 7,930 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,385.11 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.8345
1.5751
JanuMarcMayJuly

TZS 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 1.6519, compared to 1.6190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1210 MGA (High: 1.8631 / Low: 1.7421). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 MGA (High: 1.6041 / Low: 1.5931).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1210
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1220 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.8129) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.8745), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0617 (-3.29%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.8129
2025 Avg (January) 1.8745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8631 1.7421 1.8129
February 1.7331 1.6413 1.6909
March 1.6490 1.5909 1.6116
April 1.6120 1.5861 1.5975
May 1.6041 1.5931 1.5967
June 1.6182 1.5875 1.6018
July 1.6604 1.6084 1.6249
August 1.6208 1.6068 1.6132