2017 BBD to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1683.3473 MGA

YEARLY LOW

1449.5798 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1561.6221 MGA

2017 BBD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1683.3473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 1449.5798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 233.7675 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1640.5138 to the December average rate of 1613.1550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1683.3473 was down 0.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 1691.6004, 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 8,416,737 MGA

2016 Average 7,942,723 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 7,247,899 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,168,837.56 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1656.6535

1462.9773

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 1590.3098, compared to 1532.9344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 57.3754 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1590.3098

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1532.9344

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 112.2871 MGA (High: 1646.9750 / Low: 1534.6879). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 35.2750 MGA (High: 1611.3500 / Low: 1576.0750).

March Spread (Volatile) ±112.2871

November Spread (Stable) ±35.2750

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 87.2025 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -87.2025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1640.5138) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1605.4564), the exchange rate shifted by +35.0575 (+2.18%).

2017 Avg (January) 1640.5138

2016 Avg (January) 1605.4564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1683.3473	1595.7237	1640.5138
February	1607.1799	1532.5000	1576.2854
March	1646.9750	1534.6879	1593.3976
April	1639.7849	1581.2383	1600.7027
May	1598.9633	1530.9129	1564.6399
June	1611.8750	1509.6250	1566.3195
July	1538.8258	1449.5798	1479.1170
August	1498.0724	1452.3649	1482.4776
September	1523.1750	1467.4500	1494.3063
October	1581.8106	1515.0000	1539.2396
November	1611.3500	1576.0750	1589.3112
December	1631.1540	1587.7016	1613.1550