YEARLY HIGH
0.3550 MGA
YEARLY LOW
0.2340 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2956 MGA

2022 LAK to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LAK to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.3550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.2340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1210 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3528 to the December average rate of 0.2552, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3550 was down 15.65% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4209, 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 1,775 MGA
2021 Average 1,981 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,170 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 605.07 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3630
0.2409
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 0.3296, compared to 0.2617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0680 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.0340 MGA (High: 0.3028 / Low: 0.2689). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 MGA (High: 0.3550 / Low: 0.3512).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0340
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0313 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.3528) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4086), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0557 (-13.64%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.3528
2021 Avg (January) 0.4086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3550 0.3512 0.3528
February 0.3535 0.3477 0.3499
March 0.3526 0.3419 0.3485
April 0.3433 0.3328 0.3375
May 0.3249 0.2995 0.3101
June 0.3028 0.2689 0.2788
July 0.2801 0.2707 0.2758
August 0.2787 0.2693 0.2737
September 0.2697 0.2540 0.2629
October 0.2565 0.2468 0.2513
November 0.2563 0.2340 0.2511
December 0.2583 0.2515 0.2552