ZAR to MGA Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the ZAR/MGA pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
284.0929 MGA
10-YEAR LOW
169.3753 MGA
10-YEAR AVERAGE
247.4508 MGA

10-Year ZAR to MGA Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the ZAR to MGA exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on January 29, 2026, when the pair was valued at 284.0929. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on December 16, 2019, dropping to a support floor of 169.3753.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 114.7175 MGA. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 227.1740 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 261.1757 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +14.97%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 251.1820, showing a variance of 7.4092 points compared to the older 5-year average of 243.7728.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 50,000 ZAR over the decade:

Decade Peak High 14,204,643 MGA
10-Year Average 12,372,541 MGA
Decade Trough Low 8,468,767 MGA
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 5,735,875.91 MGA purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

286.3904
197.3677
201620182020202220242026

ZAR to MGA Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 243.7728, compared to 251.1820 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 7.4092 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 243.7728
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 251.1820

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2019, with a trading range of 97.0189 MGA (High: 266.3943 / Low: 169.3753). Conversely, 2021 was the most stable year, with a range of 37.7565 MGA (High: 280.7328 / Low: 242.9763).

2019 Spread (Volatile) ±97.0189
2021 Spread (Stable) ±37.7565

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2023 and 2026, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 3 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2019 and 2020, when the average rate fell by 18.8944 points.

Longest Streak 3 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -18.8944

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 227.1740) against the newest annual average (2026: 261.1757), the exchange rate shifted by +34.0017 (+14.97%).

2016 Baseline Avg 227.1740
2026 Current Avg 261.1757

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-30 258.1142
2026-07-29 257.3864
2026-07-28 256.7291
2026-07-27 260.5128
2026-07-26 260.7557
2026-07-25 255.8764
2026-07-24 255.5973
2026-07-23 258.3634
2026-07-22 260.6246
2026-07-21 260.8267
2026-07-20 258.7047
2026-07-19 261.3587
2026-07-18 258.2993
2026-07-17 259.0956
2026-07-16 260.1642
2026-07-15 261.0026
2026-07-14 260.7734
2026-07-13 260.9607
2026-07-12 262.8582
2026-07-11 263.5018
2026-07-10 262.5970
2026-07-09 260.4761
2026-07-08 259.8115
2026-07-07 261.6787
2026-07-06 261.7877
2026-07-05 261.2754
2026-07-04 261.3402
2026-07-03 261.2780
2026-07-02 260.7397
2026-07-01 258.8559
2026-06-30 258.9079

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