YEARLY HIGH
2.7289 SLL
YEARLY LOW
2.0116 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4197 SLL

2020 MGA to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MGA to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 2.7289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 2.0116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7173 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0344 to the December average rate of 2.6532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.7289 was down 11.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.0736, 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 13,644 SLL
2019 Average 11,027 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 10,058 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,586.26 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.7151
1.9725
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 2.2710, compared to 2.5684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.5751 SLL (High: 2.5887 / Low: 2.0136). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0339 SLL (High: 2.5419 / Low: 2.5080).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5751
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0339

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 0.0273 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.6532) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.0847), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5685 (+27.27%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.6532
2019 Avg (December) 2.0847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0685 2.0116 2.0344
February 2.0647 2.0212 2.0462
March 2.0859 2.0168 2.0425
April 2.5887 2.0136 2.3905
May 2.5813 2.5456 2.5657
June 2.6059 2.5114 2.5466
July 2.5788 2.5179 2.5401
August 2.5934 2.5493 2.5661
September 2.5790 2.5184 2.5537
October 2.5419 2.5080 2.5263
November 2.6778 2.5284 2.5710
December 2.7289 2.5827 2.6532