YEARLY HIGH
0.0313 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0261 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0281 LRD

2016 MGA to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MGA to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 0.0313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.0261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0267 to the December average rate of 0.0276, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0313 was down 11.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0355, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 156 LRD
2015 Average 139 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 130 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.88 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0308
0.0260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA to LRD 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 0.0272, compared to 0.0290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0027 LRD (High: 0.0308 / Low: 0.0281). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 LRD (High: 0.0279 / Low: 0.0275).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0304) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0262), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+16.01%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0304
2015 Avg (August) 0.0262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0278 0.0263 0.0267
February 0.0269 0.0263 0.0265
March 0.0266 0.0261 0.0264
April 0.0285 0.0265 0.0276
May 0.0289 0.0278 0.0285
June 0.0279 0.0275 0.0277
July 0.0308 0.0281 0.0294
August 0.0313 0.0298 0.0304
September 0.0303 0.0295 0.0300
October 0.0296 0.0281 0.0288
November 0.0290 0.0273 0.0281
December 0.0283 0.0270 0.0276