YEARLY HIGH
9.4371 MGA
YEARLY LOW
7.9845 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.6805 MGA

2017 MRO to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MRO to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 9.4371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 7.9845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4526 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1511 to the December average rate of 9.0800, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.4371 was down 9.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.3902, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MRO based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 47,186 MGA
2016 Average 45,291 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 39,923 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,262.99 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.2505
8.0571
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO to MGA 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 8.8466, compared to 8.5144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.6215 MGA (High: 9.1602 / Low: 8.5386). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1895 MGA (High: 9.0841 / Low: 8.8946).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6215
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1895

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5110 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 9.1511) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.6095), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4584 (-4.77%).

2017 Avg (January) 9.1511
2016 Avg (January) 9.6095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4371 8.9010 9.1511
February 8.9673 8.5376 8.7794
March 9.1602 8.5386 8.8709
April 9.1173 8.7930 8.8893
May 8.9102 8.5042 8.6938
June 8.9333 8.3932 8.6951
July 8.5349 7.9845 8.1841
August 8.2507 8.0256 8.1566
September 8.2975 8.0580 8.1798
October 8.8946 8.2893 8.5285
November 9.0841 8.8946 8.9574
December 9.1930 8.9051 9.0800