YEARLY HIGH
0.5918 MGA
YEARLY LOW
0.5271 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5599 MGA

2016 PYG to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PYG to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.5918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.5271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0647 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5448 to the December average rate of 0.5759, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5918 was down 9.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6571, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,959 MGA
2015 Average 2,985 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 2,636 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 323.52 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5800
0.5416
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.5616, compared to 0.5581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0469 MGA (High: 0.5740 / Low: 0.5271). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 MGA (High: 0.5835 / Low: 0.5725).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0469
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0266 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5759) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5539), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0220 (+3.97%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5759
2015 Avg (December) 0.5539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5557 0.5390 0.5448
February 0.5616 0.5418 0.5494
March 0.5713 0.5556 0.5627
April 0.5783 0.5634 0.5707
May 0.5728 0.5589 0.5653
June 0.5835 0.5725 0.5768
July 0.5740 0.5271 0.5502
August 0.5525 0.5305 0.5456
September 0.5611 0.5459 0.5490
October 0.5737 0.5590 0.5660
November 0.5709 0.5487 0.5621
December 0.5918 0.5672 0.5759