YEARLY HIGH
16.3601 MGA
YEARLY LOW
13.9557 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.0603 MGA

2017 GYD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GYD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 16.3601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 13.9557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4044 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.8220 to the December average rate of 15.5952, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.3601 was down 0.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.4271, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 81,801 MGA
2016 Average 77,163 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 69,779 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,022.08 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.9766
14.1223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 15.3342, compared to 14.7865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.7865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 1.1616 MGA (High: 15.9136 / Low: 14.7520). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4105 MGA (High: 14.4715 / Low: 14.0610).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1616
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8111 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 15.8220) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.5748), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2473 (+1.59%).

2017 Avg (January) 15.8220
2016 Avg (January) 15.5748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.3601 15.3097 15.8220
February 15.5398 14.7414 15.2068
March 15.9136 14.7520 15.3552
April 15.9205 15.2861 15.4181
May 15.5481 14.7353 15.1150
June 15.5534 14.5417 15.0879
July 14.7779 13.9557 14.2768
August 14.4715 14.0610 14.3044
September 14.6863 14.1605 14.3784
October 15.2526 14.5444 14.8401
November 15.5742 15.1333 15.3244
December 15.8232 15.3694 15.5952