YEARLY HIGH
324.7197 MGA
YEARLY LOW
284.7688 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
307.1745 MGA

2012 SBD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 324.7197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 21, dropping to 284.7688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.9509 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 302.6932 to the December average rate of 318.2789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 324.7197 was up 10.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 293.1433, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,623,598 MGA
2011 Average 1,327,809 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,423,844 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 199,754.30 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

321.4710
284.8165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 299.7985, compared to 314.5504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.7520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 299.7985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 314.5504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 19.9383 MGA (High: 324.7197 / Low: 304.7813). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5754 MGA (High: 297.2048 / Low: 291.6294).

July Spread (Volatile) ±19.9383
April Spread (Stable) ±5.5754

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.9624 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.9624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 314.0101) against the same month in 2011 (average: 264.7546), the exchange rate shifted by +49.2555 (+18.60%).

2012 Avg (July) 314.0101
2011 Avg (July) 264.7546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 310.4397 293.1433 302.6932
February 311.5494 304.9862 307.9950
March 304.4384 296.3080 300.0326
April 297.2048 291.6294 294.9133
May 295.0006 284.7688 287.8711
June 312.0233 293.9424 305.2856
July 324.7197 304.7813 314.0101
August 322.1270 315.6419 318.4164
September 318.1996 306.4670 312.9128
October 312.1312 304.2580 308.3901
November 319.2913 309.0387 315.2944
December 320.1184 314.3341 318.2789