2016 MGA to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.5282 STD

YEARLY LOW

6.4265 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.9725 STD

2016 MGA to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MGA to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 7.5282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 6.4265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1017 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0193 to the December average rate of 6.9809, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.5282 was down 10.62% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.4223, 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 37,641 STD

2015 Average 35,697 STD

Yearly Trough Low 32,133 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,508.27 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.2982

6.6156

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA to STD 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 6.8499, compared to 7.0951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8499

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.6934 STD (High: 7.5282 / Low: 6.8348). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1024 STD (High: 7.0794 / Low: 6.9770).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.6934

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.1842 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1842

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 7.1957) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.7740), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4217 (+6.23%).

2016 Avg (July) 7.1957

2015 Avg (July) 6.7740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.0794	6.9770	7.0193
February	7.0445	6.8690	6.9498
March	7.0280	6.7265	6.8746
April	6.8393	6.6992	6.7758
May	6.8537	6.6883	6.8076
June	6.8211	6.4265	6.6725
July	7.5282	6.8348	7.1957
August	7.4526	7.1042	7.2414
September	7.2542	7.0387	7.1680
October	7.0415	6.9347	6.9838
November	7.0638	6.9073	7.0009
December	7.1279	6.8729	6.9809