YEARLY HIGH
1691.6004 MGA
YEARLY LOW
1467.3242 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1588.6093 MGA

2016 BBD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1691.6004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 1467.3242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 224.2763 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1605.4564 to the December average rate of 1665.0372, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1691.6004 was down 0.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 1704.6717, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,458,002 MGA
2015 Average 7,755,211 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 7,336,621 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,121,381.30 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1680.5684
1494.1940
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1602.4404, compared to 1574.7782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.6622 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1602.4404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1574.7782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 143.6492 MGA (High: 1610.9733 / Low: 1467.3242). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.5367 MGA (High: 1612.5383 / Low: 1598.0017).

July Spread (Volatile) ±143.6492
January Spread (Stable) ±14.5367

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 92.7789 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -92.7789

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1665.0372) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1603.8491), the exchange rate shifted by +61.1880 (+3.82%).

2016 Avg (December) 1665.0372
2015 Avg (December) 1603.8491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1612.5383 1598.0017 1605.4564
February 1609.0667 1574.5000 1592.8252
March 1623.3833 1590.4725 1602.9924
April 1599.1500 1583.5283 1591.8593
May 1628.1533 1568.1617 1589.7064
June 1643.3517 1620.3375 1631.8026
July 1610.9733 1467.3242 1539.0237
August 1527.8050 1476.0583 1509.7252
September 1552.8283 1515.5167 1524.8068
October 1609.8750 1552.8850 1588.8781
November 1663.9742 1574.6500 1621.1981
December 1691.6004 1649.4951 1665.0372