YEARLY HIGH
1130.9516 MGA
YEARLY LOW
725.2258 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1088.8526 MGA

2019 PEN to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PEN to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 1130.9516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 725.2258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 405.7258 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1064.6753 to the December average rate of 1075.7250, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1130.9516 was up 3.91% compared to the 2018 peak of 1088.3466, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,654,758 MGA
2018 Average 5,084,118 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 3,626,129 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,028,628.88 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1120.0367
1059.5727
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 1080.8853, compared to 1096.8199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.9346 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1080.8853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1096.8199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 389.7330 MGA (High: 1114.9588 / Low: 725.2258). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.0865 MGA (High: 1078.9803 / Low: 1059.8939).

December Spread (Volatile) ±389.7330
March Spread (Stable) ±19.0865

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 19.8729 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.8729

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 1114.9980) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1028.0383), the exchange rate shifted by +86.9597 (+8.46%).

2019 Avg (September) 1114.9980
2018 Avg (September) 1028.0383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1095.4765 1033.5373 1064.6753
February 1084.3397 1040.6015 1064.6113
March 1078.9803 1059.8939 1071.6162
April 1105.6686 1079.0712 1093.6790
May 1102.8064 1082.4437 1094.2246
June 1108.7999 1082.4437 1096.5052
July 1113.9818 1094.4369 1104.8586
August 1106.2237 1081.8978 1091.8736
September 1130.9516 1094.8102 1114.9980
October 1108.8622 1087.1184 1097.8661
November 1113.5991 1060.7085 1095.5979
December 1114.9588 725.2258 1075.7250