YEARLY HIGH
75.4680 MGA
YEARLY LOW
47.3744 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.5221 MGA

2019 GMD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GMD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 75.4680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 47.3744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.0936 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.8936 to the December average rate of 70.2399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 75.4680 was up 1.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 74.4001, 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 377,340 MGA
2018 Average 347,405 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 236,872 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140,467.99 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

74.6828
69.8360
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 72.4213, compared to 72.6230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.4213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.6230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 24.7370 MGA (High: 72.1113 / Low: 47.3744). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8299 MGA (High: 73.9932 / Low: 73.1633).

December Spread (Volatile) ±24.7370
August Spread (Stable) ±0.8299

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.8512 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8512

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 74.2789) against the same month in 2018 (average: 70.0933), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1856 (+5.97%).

2019 Avg (September) 74.2789
2018 Avg (September) 70.0933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.6216 70.3610 71.8936
February 73.0394 69.8990 71.3797
March 72.0519 70.4779 71.3823
April 73.6314 71.6878 72.8694
May 74.2900 72.5554 73.4227
June 74.4460 72.9167 73.5800
July 73.7447 72.2723 72.9427
August 73.9932 73.1633 73.5316
September 75.4680 73.3645 74.2789
October 73.8714 71.5044 72.6537
November 73.0076 70.4963 72.0911
December 72.1113 47.3744 70.2399