YEARLY HIGH
0.5851 MGA
YEARLY LOW
0.5282 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5632 MGA

2020 PYG to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PYG to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 0.5851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.5282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0569 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5656 to the December average rate of 0.5491, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5851 was down 4.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6123, 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 2,926 MGA
2019 Average 2,914 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 2,641 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 284.57 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5831
0.5460
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 0.5718, compared to 0.5546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0482 MGA (High: 0.5764 / Low: 0.5282). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 MGA (High: 0.5642 / Low: 0.5558).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0482
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.5800) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5806), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-0.10%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.5800
2019 Avg (April) 0.5806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5723 0.5555 0.5656
February 0.5715 0.5555 0.5678
March 0.5725 0.5556 0.5670
April 0.5851 0.5717 0.5800
May 0.5841 0.5722 0.5795
June 0.5750 0.5624 0.5710
July 0.5672 0.5470 0.5580
August 0.5551 0.5462 0.5520
September 0.5581 0.5489 0.5530
October 0.5642 0.5558 0.5584
November 0.5653 0.5366 0.5575
December 0.5764 0.5282 0.5491