YEARLY HIGH
1.8075 MGA
YEARLY LOW
1.4907 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6369 MGA

2014 LBP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LBP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 1.8075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.4907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3168 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5064 to the December average rate of 1.7186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.8075 was up 20.03% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.5058, 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 9,038 MGA
2013 Average 7,341 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 7,454 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,583.95 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.8198
1.4779
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 1.5562, compared to 1.7176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0830 MGA (High: 1.7554 / Low: 1.6725). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0262 MGA (High: 1.5725 / Low: 1.5463).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0830
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0262

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0727 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 1.7913) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.4853), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3060 (+20.60%).

2014 Avg (November) 1.7913
2013 Avg (November) 1.4853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5293 1.4907 1.5064
February 1.5567 1.5289 1.5448
March 1.5725 1.5463 1.5589
April 1.5795 1.5511 1.5633
May 1.5862 1.5600 1.5715
June 1.6130 1.5600 1.5922
July 1.6496 1.6046 1.6248
August 1.6938 1.6332 1.6689
September 1.7554 1.6725 1.7183
October 1.8042 1.7581 1.7834
November 1.8075 1.7664 1.7913
December 1.7663 1.6888 1.7186