YEARLY HIGH
128.8773 MGA
YEARLY LOW
76.7302 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
124.4497 MGA

2019 ETB to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 128.8773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 76.7302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.1471 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 125.4891 to the December average rate of 114.5505, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 128.8773 was down 1.48% compared to the 2018 peak of 130.8196, 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 644,387 MGA
2018 Average 603,914 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 383,651 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 260,735.45 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

128.6340
113.2702
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 125.2312, compared to 123.6682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5629 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 125.2312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 123.6682

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 42.9635 MGA (High: 119.6938 / Low: 76.7302). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9941 MGA (High: 127.4809 / Low: 125.4869).

December Spread (Volatile) ±42.9635
August Spread (Stable) ±1.9941

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 8.8213 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 125.4891) against the same month in 2018 (average: 118.1228), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3664 (+6.24%).

2019 Avg (January) 125.4891
2018 Avg (January) 118.1228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 128.8773 122.6048 125.4891
February 127.1872 121.3609 124.1992
March 125.5089 122.1601 124.0951
April 127.1797 123.0104 125.4716
May 128.2294 124.0734 126.1499
June 127.4554 125.1809 125.9822
July 127.9517 124.0550 125.5564
August 127.4809 125.4869 126.4369
September 128.6632 126.3471 127.3537
October 127.3778 122.3529 124.7401
November 126.9422 117.9085 123.3718
December 119.6938 76.7302 114.5505