2016 ETB to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

152.0817 MGA

YEARLY LOW

133.2463 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

145.5669 MGA

2016 ETB to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 152.0817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 133.2463.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.8354 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.1363 to the December average rate of 148.8940, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 152.0817 was down 7.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 163.5867, 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 760,408 MGA

2015 Average 749,418 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 666,231 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,177.04 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

152.5651

135.4197

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 149.0742, compared to 142.0596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.0742

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 142.0596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 13.8656 MGA (High: 147.1119 / Low: 133.2463). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5027 MGA (High: 148.6130 / Low: 147.1103).

July Spread (Volatile) ±13.8656

April Spread (Stable) ±1.5027

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 9.4383 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.4383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 151.1363) against the same month in 2015 (average: 131.5731), the exchange rate shifted by +19.5633 (+14.87%).

2016 Avg (January) 151.1363

2015 Avg (January) 131.5731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	152.0817	150.5130	151.1363
February	150.6527	147.5829	149.4450
March	151.6360	148.8142	149.9061
April	148.6130	147.1103	147.6868
May	149.5657	145.3155	146.6137
June	150.6793	148.2983	149.6575
July	147.1119	133.2463	140.2192
August	138.0717	133.9399	136.8485
September	140.1972	137.0814	137.9607
October	145.3632	140.0534	143.1601
November	148.4705	141.2317	145.2753
December	151.8940	147.5177	148.8940