YEARLY HIGH
267.3262 MGA
YEARLY LOW
209.7133 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
230.2971 MGA

2013 LSL to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 267.3262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 209.7133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.6129 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 255.1513 to the December average rate of 217.3808, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 267.3262 was down 7.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 288.7563, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,336,631 MGA
2012 Average 1,335,818 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,048,567 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 288,064.43 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

258.9349
213.5319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 240.1426, compared to 220.4516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.6910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 240.1426
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 220.4516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 23.7208 MGA (High: 243.4233 / Low: 219.7025). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5414 MGA (High: 245.2581 / Low: 239.7167).

May Spread (Volatile) ±23.7208
March Spread (Stable) ±5.5414

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 17.7866 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.7866

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 255.1513) against the same month in 2012 (average: 277.1385), the exchange rate shifted by -21.9872 (-7.93%).

2013 Avg (January) 255.1513
2012 Avg (January) 277.1385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 267.3262 243.7728 255.1513
February 250.8119 244.0397 247.6106
March 245.2581 239.7167 242.2935
April 249.0343 235.9558 242.0101
May 243.4233 219.7025 235.7883
June 223.7860 213.7117 218.0017
July 226.3101 216.5041 221.9965
August 223.6487 209.7133 217.3155
September 229.0684 212.9564 221.6810
October 228.2829 219.7326 224.8345
November 224.1818 214.7250 219.5013
December 220.7864 213.4873 217.3808