2016 LBP to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2551 MGA

YEARLY LOW

1.9435 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1052 MGA

2016 LBP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.2551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 1.9435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3115 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1259 to the December average rate of 2.2100, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2551 was down 0.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2634, 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 11,275 MGA

2015 Average 10,286 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 9,718 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,557.67 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2309

1.9794

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 2.1234, compared to 2.0870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1234

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.1916 MGA (High: 2.1351 / Low: 1.9435). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 MGA (High: 2.1186 / Low: 2.1011).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1916

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1233 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.2100) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1275), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0824 (+3.88%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.2100

2015 Avg (December) 2.1275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1364	2.1161	2.1259
February	2.1286	2.0850	2.1108
March	2.1517	2.1086	2.1253
April	2.1186	2.1011	2.1102
May	2.1560	2.0807	2.1060
June	2.1799	2.1464	2.1621
July	2.1351	1.9435	2.0388
August	2.0204	1.9555	2.0004
September	2.0620	2.0074	2.0206
October	2.1313	2.0575	2.1058
November	2.2055	2.0848	2.1467
December	2.2551	2.1869	2.2100