2020 BOB to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

575.5696 MGA

YEARLY LOW

523.5158 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

551.9272 MGA

2020 BOB to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 575.5696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 523.5158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.0538 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 532.2933 to the December average rate of 553.8675, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 575.5696 was up 5.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 546.8572, 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 2,877,848 MGA

2019 Average 2,628,371 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 2,617,579 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 260,268.95 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

572.1681

528.6684

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 543.6505, compared to 560.2038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.5534 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 543.6505

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 560.2038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 26.9294 MGA (High: 575.5453 / Low: 548.6159). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8331 MGA (High: 555.0769 / Low: 550.2438).

November Spread (Volatile) ±26.9294

May Spread (Stable) ±4.8331

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 14.6756 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.6756

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 567.3043) against the same month in 2019 (average: 533.1760), the exchange rate shifted by +34.1282 (+6.40%).

2020 Avg (October) 567.3043

2019 Avg (October) 533.1760

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	538.3226	523.5158	532.2933
February	539.7343	524.2768	535.6915
March	548.1634	530.2195	540.4524
April	553.4788	543.8137	547.3350
May	555.0769	550.2438	552.2648
June	560.8404	541.2474	553.8658
July	560.8237	549.9741	556.5990
August	558.9730	548.6128	555.8008
September	563.9355	554.9295	559.1084
October	575.5696	563.4594	567.3043
November	575.5453	548.6159	568.5431
December	564.2522	539.2717	553.8675