YEARLY HIGH
0.3278 MGA
YEARLY LOW
0.2947 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3108 MGA

2012 GNF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GNF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.3278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.2947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0331 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3193 to the December average rate of 0.3199, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3278 was up 2.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3209, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,639 MGA
2011 Average 1,463 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,474 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165.36 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3219
0.2970
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.3068, compared to 0.3148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0190 MGA (High: 0.3163 / Low: 0.2973). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 MGA (High: 0.3169 / Low: 0.3112).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0190
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.3199) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3089), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0109 (+3.54%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.3199
2011 Avg (December) 0.3089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3241 0.3135 0.3193
February 0.3191 0.3106 0.3143
March 0.3163 0.2973 0.3041
April 0.3047 0.2968 0.3001
May 0.3116 0.2947 0.2991
June 0.3099 0.2975 0.3038
July 0.3216 0.3081 0.3160
August 0.3169 0.3112 0.3146
September 0.3163 0.3094 0.3131
October 0.3160 0.3059 0.3099
November 0.3193 0.3103 0.3156
December 0.3278 0.3146 0.3199