YEARLY HIGH
903.9976 MGA
YEARLY LOW
782.5013 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
847.1852 MGA

2016 SAR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 903.9976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 782.5013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 121.4963 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 855.7180 to the December average rate of 888.9169, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 903.9976 was down 0.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 908.8388, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,519,988 MGA
2015 Average 4,134,833 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 3,912,507 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 607,481.42 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

897.2944
796.7642
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 854.4836, compared to 839.8867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.5969 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 854.4836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 839.8867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 76.5750 MGA (High: 859.0763 / Low: 782.5013). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0816 MGA (High: 859.2297 / Low: 851.1481).

July Spread (Volatile) ±76.5750
January Spread (Stable) ±8.0816

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 49.5054 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -49.5054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 888.9169) against the same month in 2015 (average: 855.0050), the exchange rate shifted by +33.9119 (+3.97%).

2016 Avg (December) 888.9169
2015 Avg (December) 855.0050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 859.2297 851.1481 855.7180
February 857.9195 839.6924 849.4777
March 866.3904 848.1964 854.8632
April 852.8625 844.5984 848.9639
May 868.3396 836.2887 847.6850
June 876.4416 864.1443 870.1940
July 859.0763 782.5013 820.6886
August 814.7809 787.1723 805.1417
September 827.7394 808.1872 813.0413
October 858.4995 827.7797 847.2096
November 887.1425 839.7699 864.3224
December 903.9976 879.7873 888.9169