2026 ZWL to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4652.9682 MGA

YEARLY LOW

12.8882 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

2088.7716 MGA

2026 ZWL to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZWL to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 4652.9682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 12.8882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4640.0801 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4564.2937 to the December average rate of 13.2371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4652.9682 was down 2.27% compared to the 2025 peak of 4760.9912, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,264,841 MGA

2025 Average 22,662,237 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 64,441 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,200,400.26 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5019.4228

-442.1262

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZWL 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 2780.6083, compared to 13.2617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2767.3466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2780.6083

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 4162.1016 MGA (High: 4175.0000 / Low: 12.8984). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0603 MGA (High: 13.2598 / Low: 13.1994).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4162.1016

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0603

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3549.0757 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3549.0757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 4564.2937) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4705.0869), the exchange rate shifted by -140.7931 (-2.99%).

2026 Avg (January) 4564.2937

2025 Avg (January) 4705.0869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4652.9682	4459.7185	4564.2937
February	4491.1849	4210.0000	4365.5706
March	4229.6037	4131.6514	4165.6512
April	4175.0000	12.8984	3562.0786
May	13.0522	12.8882	13.0029
June	13.1933	12.9432	13.0528
July	13.6205	13.1660	13.2862
August	13.2598	13.1994	13.2371