YEARLY HIGH
124.0635 MGA
YEARLY LOW
115.3265 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
118.3186 MGA

2013 ETB to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 124.0635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 115.3265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7371 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 122.2181 to the December average rate of 117.9564, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 124.0635 was down 4.92% compared to the 2012 peak of 130.4855, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 620,318 MGA
2012 Average 616,373 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 576,632 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,685.28 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

122.8249
115.5429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 119.3167, compared to 117.3205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9962 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 119.3167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 117.3205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 4.6778 MGA (High: 121.5885 / Low: 116.9107). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3784 MGA (High: 118.4420 / Low: 117.0637).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.6778
December Spread (Stable) ±1.3784

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 2.5698 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5698

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 122.2181) against the same month in 2012 (average: 128.3212), the exchange rate shifted by -6.1031 (-4.76%).

2013 Avg (January) 122.2181
2012 Avg (January) 128.3212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 124.0635 119.6329 122.2181
February 120.3404 118.7832 119.6483
March 122.1876 119.8951 120.5494
April 121.5885 116.9107 118.8444
May 118.9589 116.6124 117.8762
June 118.2002 115.6493 116.7637
July 118.6208 116.5926 117.3552
August 117.4448 115.3364 116.1497
September 118.3880 116.0909 117.2767
October 119.2638 115.5604 117.5269
November 119.1664 115.3265 117.6582
December 118.4420 117.0637 117.9564