YEARLY HIGH
0.1728 MGA
YEARLY LOW
0.1438 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1580 MGA

2016 BYR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BYR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.1728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.1438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0290 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1622 to the December average rate of 0.1665, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1728 was down 27.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2388, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 864 MGA
2015 Average 981 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 719 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 144.93 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1685
0.1451
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.1587, compared to 0.1573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1587
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0219 MGA (High: 0.1728 / Low: 0.1509). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 MGA (High: 0.1551 / Low: 0.1514).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0219
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1622) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1921), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0300 (-15.59%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1622
2015 Avg (January) 0.1921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1728 0.1509 0.1622
February 0.1517 0.1438 0.1470
March 0.1607 0.1497 0.1554
April 0.1655 0.1576 0.1603
May 0.1655 0.1616 0.1633
June 0.1662 0.1619 0.1638
July 0.1608 0.1465 0.1537
August 0.1526 0.1474 0.1508
September 0.1551 0.1514 0.1523
October 0.1608 0.1551 0.1587
November 0.1662 0.1573 0.1619
December 0.1693 0.1648 0.1665