YEARLY HIGH
249.2322 MGA
YEARLY LOW
190.6233 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
216.7357 MGA

2016 NAD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NAD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 249.2322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 190.6233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.6089 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 197.4447 to the December average rate of 240.4491, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 249.2322 was down 7.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 270.0314, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,246,161 MGA
2015 Average 1,218,528 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 953,117 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 293,044.61 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

244.7495
193.1442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 208.3680, compared to 225.1034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.7354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 208.3680
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 225.1034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 22.2712 MGA (High: 223.9901 / Low: 201.7189). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.2896 MGA (High: 209.5517 / Low: 197.2621).

May Spread (Volatile) ±22.2712
February Spread (Stable) ±12.2896

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 10.0599 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0599

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 240.4491) against the same month in 2015 (average: 213.3728), the exchange rate shifted by +27.0763 (+12.69%).

2016 Avg (December) 240.4491
2015 Avg (December) 213.3728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 208.0523 190.6233 197.4447
February 209.5517 197.2621 201.7283
March 216.7186 202.1450 208.6802
April 223.8186 208.8755 217.9393
May 223.9901 201.7189 207.8793
June 227.7662 208.4217 216.5361
July 220.7903 207.4404 213.7923
August 227.6296 208.0881 219.5481
September 225.7807 207.5019 216.8564
October 235.5357 222.7858 228.0932
November 238.8874 225.1511 231.8811
December 249.2322 235.0282 240.4491