YEARLY HIGH
882.4831 MGA
YEARLY LOW
769.1777 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
827.7675 MGA

2016 ILS to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 882.4831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 769.1777.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 113.3054 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 813.3711 to the December average rate of 870.1807, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 882.4831 was down 2.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 902.9149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,412,416 MGA
2015 Average 3,994,734 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 3,845,889 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 566,527.04 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

877.6491
788.0284
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 830.4340, compared to 825.1009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.3331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 830.4340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 825.1009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 67.8557 MGA (High: 837.0334 / Low: 769.1777). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.2852 MGA (High: 851.6865 / Low: 837.4012).

July Spread (Volatile) ±67.8557
April Spread (Stable) ±14.2852

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 47.3252 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -47.3252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 870.1807) against the same month in 2015 (average: 828.4250), the exchange rate shifted by +41.7557 (+5.04%).

2016 Avg (December) 870.1807
2015 Avg (December) 828.4250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 829.2107 806.7848 813.3711
February 822.5974 805.4512 815.8764
March 852.9167 817.7816 829.6938
April 851.6865 837.4012 844.0750
May 850.2012 826.7056 833.8591
June 857.9881 833.8123 845.7286
July 837.0334 769.1777 798.4034
August 809.3021 774.2079 795.4968
September 828.5622 803.5851 810.1316
October 838.8544 824.2153 832.3444
November 867.8920 826.9775 844.0488
December 882.4831 859.1595 870.1807