YEARLY HIGH
0.1594 MGA
YEARLY LOW
0.1319 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1439 MGA

2017 STD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the STD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.1319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0275 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1422 to the December average rate of 0.1560, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1594 was up 2.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1556, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 797 MGA
2016 Average 718 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 659 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 137.60 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

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STD 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 0.1404, compared to 0.1473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0127 MGA (High: 0.1445 / Low: 0.1319). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 MGA (High: 0.1474 / Low: 0.1431).

March Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0127
September Spread (Stable) Âą0.0043

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1560) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1433), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+8.88%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1560
2016 Avg (December) 0.1433

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Month High Low Average
January 0.1448 0.1392 0.1422
February 0.1414 0.1321 0.1369
March 0.1445 0.1319 0.1391
April 0.1445 0.1382 0.1399
May 0.1435 0.1385 0.1410
June 0.1473 0.1405 0.1435
July 0.1431 0.1355 0.1391
August 0.1453 0.1401 0.1429
September 0.1474 0.1431 0.1453
October 0.1510 0.1452 0.1478
November 0.1562 0.1510 0.1528
December 0.1594 0.1529 0.1560