YEARLY HIGH
2.5987 SLL
YEARLY LOW
1.6247 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3975 SLL

2017 MGA to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MGA to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 2.5987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.6247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9740 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1054 to the December average rate of 2.3703, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.5987 was up 37.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8881, 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 12,993 SLL
2016 Average 7,607 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 8,123 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,870.06 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.5824
2.0620
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA to SLL 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 2.3187, compared to 2.4762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1575 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.7039 SLL (High: 2.3285 / Low: 1.6247). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0641 SLL (High: 2.4248 / Low: 2.3607).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7039
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0641

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0783 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0783

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 2.5367) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7947), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7420 (+41.35%).

2017 Avg (July) 2.5367
2016 Avg (July) 1.7947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3285 1.6247 2.1054
February 2.4204 2.3026 2.3499
March 2.4312 2.2070 2.3354
April 2.3637 2.2793 2.3354
May 2.4482 2.3340 2.3896
June 2.4674 2.3187 2.3968
July 2.5987 2.4247 2.5367
August 2.5901 2.5103 2.5390
September 2.5683 2.4916 2.5262
October 2.5117 2.4160 2.4818
November 2.4248 2.3607 2.4035
December 2.4124 2.3460 2.3703