YEARLY HIGH
81.9342 MGA
YEARLY LOW
68.8826 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
75.7711 MGA

2016 GMD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 81.9342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 68.8826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.0516 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.2877 to the December average rate of 77.8903, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 81.9342 was down 5.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 86.5272, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 409,671 MGA
2015 Average 377,895 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 344,413 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,258.01 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

82.3379
69.7349
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 77.7484, compared to 73.7938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.9546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.7484
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.7938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 7.0380 MGA (High: 81.9342 / Low: 74.8962). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6117 MGA (High: 74.9474 / Low: 74.3357).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.0380
April Spread (Stable) ±0.6117

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.3939 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3939

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 79.0233) against the same month in 2015 (average: 69.0134), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0100 (+14.50%).

2016 Avg (March) 79.0233
2015 Avg (March) 69.0134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 81.7960 80.8922 81.2877
February 81.6017 79.8533 80.7139
March 81.9342 74.8962 79.0233
April 74.9474 74.3357 74.6294
May 76.4366 73.3996 74.3677
June 77.3863 75.8101 76.4685
July 75.5528 68.8826 72.1119
August 71.8244 68.8903 70.7851
September 73.0794 71.0452 71.5728
October 75.5125 72.8165 74.4780
November 78.0829 73.8729 75.9250
December 79.0950 76.7630 77.8903