YEARLY HIGH
38.3468 MGA
YEARLY LOW
31.9956 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.6218 MGA

2016 LRD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 38.3468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 31.9956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3513 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.5321 to the December average rate of 36.2682, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 38.3468 was down 3.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 39.9054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 191,734 MGA
2015 Average 180,756 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 159,978 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,756.27 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

38.3650
32.4025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 36.7526, compared to 34.4910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.7526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.4910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 3.1413 MGA (High: 35.5981 / Low: 32.4567). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5158 MGA (High: 36.3208 / Low: 35.8050).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.1413
June Spread (Stable) ±0.5158

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 1.9814 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9814

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 37.8681) against the same month in 2015 (average: 35.1113), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7568 (+7.85%).

2016 Avg (March) 37.8681
2015 Avg (March) 35.1113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.0342 35.9137 37.5321
February 38.0745 37.1996 37.6902
March 38.3468 37.5769 37.8681
April 37.7819 35.0856 36.2276
May 35.9849 34.6590 35.1320
June 36.3208 35.8050 36.0654
July 35.5981 32.4567 34.0840
August 33.5335 31.9956 32.8994
September 33.9416 33.0051 33.3354
October 35.6472 33.8114 34.7446
November 36.6716 34.5129 35.6145
December 37.0099 35.3331 36.2682