2026 ZAR to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

284.0929 MGA

YEARLY LOW

242.0284 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

260.3750 MGA

2026 ZAR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 284.0929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 242.0284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.0645 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 280.0664 to the December average rate of 259.0804, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 284.0929 was up 2.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 277.2171, 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 14,204,643 MGA

2025 Average 12,681,650 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 12,101,418 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,103,224.76 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

283.2229

245.3442

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 260.6574, compared to 259.5276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 260.6574

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 259.5276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 20.9559 MGA (High: 262.9843 / Low: 242.0284). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9714 MGA (High: 260.4863 / Low: 257.5148).

March Spread (Volatile) ±20.9559

August Spread (Stable) ±2.9714

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 24.1797 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -24.1797

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 280.0664) against the same month in 2025 (average: 251.2030), the exchange rate shifted by +28.8634 (+11.49%).

2026 Avg (January) 280.0664

2025 Avg (January) 251.2030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	284.0929	276.4726	280.0664
February	278.8447	264.4395	272.6805
March	262.9843	242.0284	248.5008
April	254.6411	245.6278	250.9009
May	258.1542	248.3350	256.0318
June	258.9079	249.1956	255.7643
July	263.5018	255.5973	259.9749
August	260.4863	257.5148	259.0804