YEARLY HIGH
116.9492 MGA
YEARLY LOW
95.8962 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
109.3457 MGA

2020 ETB to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 116.9492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 95.8962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.0530 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 114.8186 to the December average rate of 98.6566, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 116.9492 was down 9.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 128.8773, 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 584,746 MGA
2019 Average 622,199 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 479,481 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105,265.06 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

117.0802
96.9818
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 113.7788, compared to 104.9127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.8662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 113.7788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 104.9127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 6.5665 MGA (High: 105.7149 / Low: 99.1484). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7842 MGA (High: 106.0702 / Low: 104.2860).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.5665
October Spread (Stable) ±1.7842

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.9023 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 115.4054) against the same month in 2019 (average: 124.1992), the exchange rate shifted by -8.7938 (-7.08%).

2020 Avg (February) 115.4054
2019 Avg (February) 124.1992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 116.2934 112.7527 114.8186
February 116.9492 112.9283 115.4054
March 115.0974 111.6366 114.1574
April 115.8854 112.7480 114.1846
May 114.8856 111.1452 112.8822
June 113.5587 109.1108 111.2248
July 110.4568 107.8582 109.2586
August 109.2819 106.5113 107.3427
September 106.4485 104.5225 105.3794
October 106.0702 104.2860 105.2797
November 105.7149 99.1484 103.5589
December 100.8927 95.8962 98.6566