YEARLY HIGH
25.4808 MGA
YEARLY LOW
18.4091 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.9881 MGA

2020 LRD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LRD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 25.4808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 18.4091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0717 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.2293 to the December average rate of 23.6784, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 25.4808 was up 11.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 22.8661, 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 127,404 MGA
2019 Average 98,381 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 92,046 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,358.26 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

24.1863
18.3360
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 19.0608, compared to 20.9153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8544 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.0608
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.9153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 3.9569 MGA (High: 25.4808 / Low: 21.5239). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2183 MGA (High: 19.2778 / Low: 19.0596).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.9569
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2183

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3848 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3848

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 23.6987) against the same month in 2019 (average: 18.3922), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3066 (+28.85%).

2020 Avg (November) 23.6987
2019 Avg (November) 18.3922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.7758 18.5683 19.2293
February 18.9627 18.5897 18.8445
March 19.0731 18.4091 18.8235
April 19.3028 18.9203 19.0512
May 19.2778 19.0596 19.1960
June 19.4298 18.8349 19.2205
July 19.4316 19.0792 19.2880
August 19.3380 19.0092 19.2521
September 19.5774 19.2351 19.3899
October 21.6508 19.5901 20.1845
November 25.4808 21.5239 23.6987
December 24.4075 23.0294 23.6784