2013 LBP to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5058 MGA

YEARLY LOW

1.4312 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4682 MGA

2013 LBP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LBP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.5058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 1.4312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0746 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4855 to the December average rate of 1.4970, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5058 was down 1.22% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.5245, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,529 MGA

2012 Average 7,276 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 7,156 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 373.10 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.5022

1.4400

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 1.4654, compared to 1.4710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4654

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0526 MGA (High: 1.4934 / Low: 1.4407). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 MGA (High: 1.4656 / Low: 1.4497).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0526

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0231 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.4855) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4742), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0112 (+0.76%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.4855

2012 Avg (January) 1.4742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5058	1.4581	1.4855
February	1.4728	1.4463	1.4624
March	1.4960	1.4653	1.4775
April	1.4934	1.4407	1.4634
May	1.4729	1.4420	1.4584
June	1.4633	1.4312	1.4452
July	1.4656	1.4497	1.4569
August	1.4554	1.4380	1.4471
September	1.4805	1.4489	1.4650
October	1.4964	1.4518	1.4745
November	1.5022	1.4527	1.4853
December	1.5043	1.4865	1.4970