2026 XAF to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

8.2358 MGA

YEARLY LOW

7.2392 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

7.5684 MGA

2026 XAF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 8.2358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 7.2392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9966 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1649 to the December average rate of 7.5014, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8.2358 was up 0.21% compared to the 2025 peak of 8.2184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,179 MGA

2025 Average 39,026 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 36,196 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,982.83 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.2471

7.2611

JanuMarcMayJuly

XAF 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 7.5997, compared to 7.4746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.5997

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.5258 MGA (High: 8.1108 / Low: 7.5850). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0280 MGA (High: 7.5220 / Low: 7.4940).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5258

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0280

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5275 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 8.1649) against the same month in 2025 (average: 7.4232), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7417 (+9.99%).

2026 Avg (January) 8.1649

2025 Avg (January) 7.4232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.2358	8.0423	8.1649
February	8.1108	7.5850	7.8708
March	7.5824	7.2392	7.3433
April	7.4588	7.3193	7.4032
May	7.4498	7.4202	7.4424
June	7.4395	7.2470	7.3737
July	7.6075	7.3791	7.4479
August	7.5220	7.4940	7.5014