YEARLY HIGH
496.0825 MGA
YEARLY LOW
460.4688 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
480.2426 MGA

2021 SBD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 496.0825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 460.4688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.6137 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 475.7173 to the December average rate of 490.4819, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 496.0825 was up 0.81% compared to the 2020 peak of 492.0799, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,480,412 MGA
2020 Average 2,314,673 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 2,302,344 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178,068.31 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

497.2376
467.5900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 473.0142, compared to 487.4710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.4568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 473.0142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 487.4710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 24.1972 MGA (High: 491.2990 / Low: 467.1018). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8394 MGA (High: 496.0825 / Low: 493.2431).

January Spread (Volatile) ±24.1972
November Spread (Stable) ±2.8394

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.6566 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 494.7670) against the same month in 2020 (average: 485.8798), the exchange rate shifted by +8.8872 (+1.83%).

2021 Avg (November) 494.7670
2020 Avg (November) 485.8798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 491.2990 467.1018 475.7173
February 473.4475 461.7758 470.0607
March 477.3808 460.4688 473.1327
April 477.2156 471.3525 474.6170
May 479.5102 469.6856 471.8542
June 483.2757 469.4340 472.7033
July 488.6489 467.8506 477.4563
August 487.2184 470.5124 483.1043
September 492.6428 483.9620 487.5862
October 495.0566 484.9524 491.4301
November 496.0825 493.2431 494.7670
December 493.7884 482.3081 490.4819