2019 LBP to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5030 MGA

YEARLY LOW

1.6115 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4052 MGA

2019 LBP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LBP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 2.5030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 1.6115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8915 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3585 to the December average rate of 2.3835, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.5030 was up 3.00% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.4301, 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 12,515 MGA

2018 Average 11,049 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 8,058 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,457.30 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.4924

2.3297

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 2.3784, compared to 2.4320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0535 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3784

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.8314 MGA (High: 2.4429 / Low: 1.6115). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0247 MGA (High: 2.4289 / Low: 2.4042).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8314

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0247

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0568 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0568

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 2.4788) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.2476), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2313 (+10.29%).

2019 Avg (September) 2.4788

2018 Avg (September) 2.2476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4169	2.3081	2.3585
February	2.3967	2.2930	2.3433
March	2.3714	2.3165	2.3471
April	2.4184	2.3578	2.3933
May	2.4356	2.3507	2.4122
June	2.4289	2.4042	2.4163
July	2.4312	2.3788	2.4072
August	2.4717	2.4249	2.4429
September	2.5030	2.4559	2.4788
October	2.4673	2.4058	2.4389
November	2.4801	2.3847	2.4404
December	2.4429	1.6115	2.3835