YEARLY HIGH
48.8616 MGA
YEARLY LOW
41.9588 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.4855 MGA

2016 KGS to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 48.8616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 41.9588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9028 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.3087 to the December average rate of 48.1497, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 48.8616 was down 12.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 55.8312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 244,308 MGA
2015 Average 241,804 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 209,794 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,513.80 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

48.7338
41.7247
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 44.9986, compared to 45.9723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9736 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.9986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.9723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 4.5866 MGA (High: 47.8016 / Low: 43.2150). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3833 MGA (High: 42.4922 / Low: 42.1089).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.5866
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3833

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 2.3530 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 48.1497) against the same month in 2015 (average: 42.2806), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8691 (+13.88%).

2016 Avg (December) 48.1497
2015 Avg (December) 42.2806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.4922 42.1089 42.3087
February 43.2925 41.9588 42.5723
March 45.6540 43.4153 44.3633
April 46.7494 45.2187 46.1437
May 47.6775 45.8058 46.5200
June 48.6741 47.4917 48.0838
July 47.8016 43.2150 45.7309
August 44.4773 43.3733 44.0128
September 45.7311 43.8904 44.3709
October 47.2778 45.7362 46.5476
November 48.1314 45.8172 47.0218
December 48.8616 47.6104 48.1497