YEARLY HIGH
265.9002 MGA
YEARLY LOW
168.7449 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
251.6722 MGA

2019 LSL to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 265.9002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 168.7449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 97.1553 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 256.3508 to the December average rate of 250.2022, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 265.9002 was down 3.20% compared to the 2018 peak of 274.6867, 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 1,329,501 MGA
2018 Average 1,267,702 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 843,724 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 485,776.58 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

260.3809
242.5757
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 253.0127, compared to 250.3317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6810 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 253.0127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 250.3317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 94.7873 MGA (High: 263.5322 / Low: 168.7449). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0420 MGA (High: 256.3622 / Low: 249.3202).

December Spread (Volatile) ±94.7873
May Spread (Stable) ±7.0420

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 14.8376 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.8376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 256.3508) against the same month in 2018 (average: 266.1034), the exchange rate shifted by -9.7526 (-3.66%).

2019 Avg (January) 256.3508
2018 Avg (January) 266.1034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 265.9002 241.1137 256.3508
February 262.4543 249.0124 256.6773
March 252.3231 241.7127 246.7110
April 260.4208 250.5878 255.3822
May 256.3622 249.3202 252.9177
June 257.8643 242.3146 250.0371
July 263.4254 254.2935 258.8971
August 258.0585 238.6482 244.0595
September 255.4923 244.4299 251.9054
October 252.7955 240.6065 247.4259
November 253.9107 243.4697 249.5005
December 263.5322 168.7449 250.2022