YEARLY HIGH
84.6026 MGA
YEARLY LOW
79.4444 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
81.2885 MGA

2023 ETB to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ETB to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 84.6026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 79.4444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1581 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.0085 to the December average rate of 81.5982, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 84.6026 was up 1.32% compared to the 2022 peak of 83.5042, 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 423,013 MGA
2022 Average 397,467 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 397,222 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,790.67 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

82.2928
79.8209
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 80.9965, compared to 81.5806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5841 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.9965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.5806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 5.1581 MGA (High: 84.6026 / Low: 79.4444). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8454 MGA (High: 81.3964 / Low: 80.5511).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.1581
May Spread (Stable) ±0.8454

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.9816 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9816

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 82.0085) against the same month in 2022 (average: 80.2526), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7559 (+2.19%).

2023 Avg (January) 82.0085
2022 Avg (January) 80.2526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 84.6026 79.4444 82.0085
February 80.4104 79.5534 80.0269
March 81.0750 79.8296 80.1853
April 81.5478 79.6460 80.8079
May 81.3964 80.5511 80.9507
June 83.1811 80.5201 81.9998
July 83.0601 80.3563 82.0868
August 82.3302 80.6684 81.7276
September 82.5067 81.0835 81.6679
October 82.1403 80.8474 81.4235
November 81.5388 80.3994 80.9795
December 82.2785 80.7899 81.5982