YEARLY HIGH
546.8572 MGA
YEARLY LOW
352.3385 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
525.6224 MGA

2019 BOB to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 546.8572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 352.3385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 194.5186 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 515.1429 to the December average rate of 521.6149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 546.8572 was up 2.65% compared to the 2018 peak of 532.7324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,734,286 MGA
2018 Average 2,418,930 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,761,693 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 972,593.21 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

544.4502
508.6580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 519.5395, compared to 531.7053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.1659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 519.5395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 531.7053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 183.0021 MGA (High: 535.3406 / Low: 352.3385). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.6706 MGA (High: 532.3952 / Low: 524.7246).

December Spread (Volatile) ±183.0021
June Spread (Stable) ±7.6706

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 12.1937 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.1937

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 541.4675) against the same month in 2018 (average: 491.9894), the exchange rate shifted by +49.4781 (+10.06%).

2019 Avg (September) 541.4675
2018 Avg (September) 491.9894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 527.5077 503.4430 515.1429
February 523.5551 500.6344 511.6407
March 518.4399 505.7246 512.7678
April 528.9455 513.6109 522.3894
May 532.6095 520.8368 527.4401
June 532.3952 524.7246 527.8559
July 530.3489 522.4232 526.1655
August 539.1845 529.7401 533.9996
September 546.8572 535.9497 541.4675
October 539.3980 526.3478 533.1760
November 542.3036 521.8836 533.8085
December 535.3406 352.3385 521.6149