YEARLY HIGH
0.1617 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.1460 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1526 SOS

2020 MGA to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MGA to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.1617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 0.1460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0157 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1577 to the December average rate of 0.1522, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1617 was down 32.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2382, 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 808 SOS
2019 Average 799 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 730 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.28 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1586
0.1473
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA to SOS 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 0.1549, compared to 0.1502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1549
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0087 SOS (High: 0.1567 / Low: 0.1480). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 SOS (High: 0.1534 / Low: 0.1513).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1577) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1631), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0054 (-3.33%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1577
2019 Avg (January) 0.1631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1617 0.1554 0.1577
February 0.1617 0.1550 0.1573
March 0.1593 0.1541 0.1565
April 0.1560 0.1515 0.1539
May 0.1534 0.1513 0.1524
June 0.1558 0.1496 0.1518
July 0.1537 0.1496 0.1511
August 0.1540 0.1501 0.1510
September 0.1520 0.1489 0.1505
October 0.1497 0.1460 0.1483
November 0.1534 0.1460 0.1482
December 0.1567 0.1480 0.1522