YEARLY HIGH
0.4292 MGA
YEARLY LOW
0.2746 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4173 MGA

2019 LAK to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LAK to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 0.4292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.2746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1546 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4160 to the December average rate of 0.4063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4292 was down 0.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,146 MGA
2018 Average 1,985 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,373 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 773.06 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4271
0.4044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.4168, compared to 0.4179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.1414 MGA (High: 0.4160 / Low: 0.2746). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 MGA (High: 0.4292 / Low: 0.4227).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1414
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 0.4252) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3993), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0259 (+6.48%).

2019 Avg (September) 0.4252
2018 Avg (September) 0.3993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4263 0.4069 0.4160
February 0.4221 0.4042 0.4124
March 0.4168 0.4072 0.4126
April 0.4221 0.4122 0.4184
May 0.4245 0.4172 0.4209
June 0.4240 0.4174 0.4204
July 0.4219 0.4147 0.4179
August 0.4272 0.4201 0.4234
September 0.4292 0.4227 0.4252
October 0.4228 0.4120 0.4176
November 0.4235 0.4068 0.4168
December 0.4160 0.2746 0.4063