YEARLY HIGH
277.2171 MGA
YEARLY LOW
235.3075 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
253.6233 MGA

2025 ZAR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the ZAR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 277.2171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 235.3075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.9096 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 251.2030 to the December average rate of 268.3201, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 277.2171 was up 4.01% compared to the 2024 peak of 266.5402, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,860,857 MGA
2024 Average 12,384,723 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 11,765,375 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,095,481.65 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

271.0284
238.5286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 250.2914, compared to 256.9553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.6639 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 250.2914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 256.9553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 16.4593 MGA (High: 251.7668 / Low: 235.3075). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4057 MGA (High: 257.9958 / Low: 251.5901).

April Spread (Volatile) ±16.4593
March Spread (Stable) ±6.4057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 14.3901 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.3901

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 268.3201) against the same month in 2024 (average: 257.7154), the exchange rate shifted by +10.6047 (+4.11%).

2025 Avg (December) 268.3201
2024 Avg (December) 257.7154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 255.3211 247.7925 251.2030
February 257.4242 248.0056 254.8207
March 257.9958 251.5901 255.6271
April 251.7668 235.3075 241.2370
May 255.6136 240.0180 248.1461
June 256.0230 245.6702 250.7143
July 255.6040 243.1754 249.1176
August 253.6715 244.4748 249.8095
September 259.0066 250.1063 254.7386
October 262.4520 255.5943 259.0703
November 263.9389 257.3400 260.6755
December 277.2171 261.7102 268.3201