2017 LBP to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2445 MGA

YEARLY LOW

1.9253 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0700 MGA

2017 LBP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 2.2445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 1.9253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3192 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1766 to the December average rate of 2.1283, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.2445 was down 0.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.2551, 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 11,223 MGA

2016 Average 10,526 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 9,627 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,596.08 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1976

1.9453

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 2.1097, compared to 2.0303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0795 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1097

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.1542 MGA (High: 2.1873 / Low: 2.0331). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0517 MGA (High: 1.9850 / Low: 1.9333).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1542

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0517

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1128 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.1766) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1259), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0506 (+2.38%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.1766

2016 Avg (January) 2.1259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2445	2.1198	2.1766
February	2.1458	2.0264	2.0892
March	2.1873	2.0331	2.1178
April	2.1793	2.0977	2.1214
May	2.1209	2.0250	2.0742
June	2.1427	2.0060	2.0791
July	2.0430	1.9253	1.9663
August	1.9850	1.9333	1.9687
September	2.0078	1.9512	1.9804
October	2.0807	2.0103	2.0372
November	2.1347	2.0740	2.1007
December	2.1586	2.0850	2.1283