YEARLY HIGH
2.2634 MGA
YEARLY LOW
1.7016 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0562 MGA

2015 LBP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LBP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 2.2634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.7016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5618 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7623 to the December average rate of 2.1275, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.2634 was up 25.22% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.8075, 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 11,317 MGA
2014 Average 8,187 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 8,508 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,809.06 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.2412
1.7188
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 1.9694, compared to 2.1429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1735 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9694
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.1590 MGA (High: 1.8606 / Low: 1.7016). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0313 MGA (High: 2.1862 / Low: 2.1549).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1590
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0313

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0938 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0938

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 2.1977) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.6689), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5288 (+31.69%).

2015 Avg (August) 2.1977
2014 Avg (August) 1.6689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8606 1.7016 1.7623
February 1.9071 1.8383 1.8736
March 2.0290 1.8912 1.9724
April 2.0627 2.0041 2.0380
May 2.1207 1.9989 2.0612
June 2.1427 1.9897 2.1091
July 2.2472 2.1077 2.1781
August 2.2634 2.1802 2.1977
September 2.1829 2.0437 2.1039
October 2.1601 2.0019 2.0788
November 2.1862 2.1549 2.1716
December 2.1666 2.1101 2.1275