YEARLY HIGH
6.0726 STD
YEARLY LOW
5.2531 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6527 STD

2020 MGA to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MGA to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 6.0726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 5.2531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8196 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8579 to the December average rate of 5.4161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.0726 was down 31.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.8501, 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 30,363 STD
2019 Average 29,351 STD
Yearly Trough Low 26,265 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,097.80 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.9976
5.2844
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 5.8518, compared to 5.4537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.3654 STD (High: 5.6184 / Low: 5.2531). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0758 STD (High: 5.4710 / Low: 5.3952).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3654
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0758

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1675 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 5.9382) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.9434), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0053 (-0.09%).

2020 Avg (March) 5.9382
2019 Avg (March) 5.9434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9560 5.7922 5.8579
February 5.9704 5.8518 5.9230
March 6.0726 5.8716 5.9382
April 5.8968 5.7673 5.8442
May 5.8394 5.7625 5.7887
June 5.8919 5.6814 5.7590
July 5.7219 5.5808 5.6700
August 5.6236 5.4430 5.5024
September 5.4710 5.3952 5.4303
October 5.4072 5.2640 5.3593
November 5.5242 5.2621 5.3439
December 5.6184 5.2531 5.4161