YEARLY HIGH
19.5114 MGA
YEARLY LOW
17.3162 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.9230 MGA

2026 YER to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the YER to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 19.5114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 17.3162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1951 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.1455 to the December average rate of 17.8836, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 19.5114 was up 1.29% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.2634, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 97,557 MGA
2025 Average 93,336 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 86,581 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,975.63 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

19.3178
17.2497
JanuMarcMayJuly

YER 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 17.9168, compared to 17.9417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 1.1947 MGA (High: 18.8448 / Low: 17.6501). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0777 MGA (High: 17.9096 / Low: 17.8319).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1947
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0777

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 0.8513 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 19.1455) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.8773), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2682 (+1.42%).

2026 Avg (January) 19.1455
2025 Avg (January) 18.8773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.5114 18.7069 19.1455
February 18.8448 17.6501 18.3116
March 17.7305 17.3162 17.4603
April 17.4961 17.3244 17.4221
May 17.6108 17.3913 17.5454
June 17.8049 17.4674 17.6157
July 18.3852 17.8065 17.9998
August 17.9096 17.8319 17.8836