2026 ZAR to MVR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9831 MVR

YEARLY LOW

0.8981 MVR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9405 MVR

2026 ZAR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.9831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.8981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0850 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9485 to the December average rate of 0.9337, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.9831 was up 5.43% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.9324, 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 49,153 MVR

2025 Average 43,102 MVR

Yearly Trough Low 44,903 MVR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,250.22 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.9688

0.9177

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZAR to MVR 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 0.9418, compared to 0.9365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9418

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0629 MVR (High: 0.9610 / Low: 0.8981). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MVR (High: 0.9337 / Low: 0.9337).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0629

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0426 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.9485) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.8226), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1259 (+15.31%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.9485

2025 Avg (January) 0.8226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9831	0.9326	0.9485
February	0.9749	0.9491	0.9646
March	0.9610	0.8981	0.9220
April	0.9475	0.9104	0.9334
May	0.9494	0.9248	0.9424
June	0.9555	0.9095	0.9400
July	0.9528	0.9178	0.9393
August	0.9337	0.9337	0.9337