YEARLY HIGH
2.2720 MGA
YEARLY LOW
1.4559 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1979 MGA

2019 CDF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CDF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 2.2720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 1.4559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8162 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1770 to the December average rate of 2.1483, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.2720 was down 0.66% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.2872, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,360 MGA
2018 Average 10,320 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 7,279 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,080.84 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.2584
2.1383
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 2.1877, compared to 2.2081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1877
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.7449 MGA (High: 2.2008 / Low: 1.4559). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0357 MGA (High: 2.2351 / Low: 2.1993).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7449
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0357

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0699 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0699

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 2.2484) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.0804), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1681 (+8.08%).

2019 Avg (September) 2.2484
2018 Avg (September) 2.0804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2268 2.1257 2.1770
February 2.2080 2.1132 2.1590
March 2.1865 2.1429 2.1642
April 2.2245 2.1718 2.2046
May 2.2351 2.1993 2.2161
June 2.2291 2.1926 2.2051
July 2.2175 2.1664 2.1909
August 2.2542 2.1954 2.2254
September 2.2720 2.2258 2.2484
October 2.2436 2.1885 2.2170
November 2.2536 2.1657 2.2183
December 2.2008 1.4559 2.1483