2016 SBD to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

429.6499 MGA

YEARLY LOW

371.6067 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

401.5702 MGA

2016 SBD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 429.6499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 371.6067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.0432 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 394.3353 to the December average rate of 422.5985, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 429.6499 was up 0.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 427.5472, 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 2,148,249 MGA

2015 Average 1,972,397 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 1,858,033 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 290,216.21 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

426.2690

382.2222

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 402.6716, compared to 400.4688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 402.6716

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 400.4688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 36.4152 MGA (High: 408.0219 / Low: 371.6067). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9319 MGA (High: 394.8659 / Low: 388.9340).

July Spread (Volatile) ±36.4152

February Spread (Stable) ±5.9319

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 28.0700 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -28.0700

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 422.5985) against the same month in 2015 (average: 396.1717), the exchange rate shifted by +26.4268 (+6.67%).

2016 Avg (December) 422.5985

2015 Avg (December) 396.1717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	397.0241	390.0900	394.3353
February	394.8659	388.9340	392.1164
March	411.3681	393.3563	402.2384
April	409.0472	397.5156	401.4706
May	417.5518	402.1665	407.7136
June	421.1195	409.1161	418.1555
July	408.0219	371.6067	390.0855
August	390.7413	376.6985	385.8928
September	397.6911	385.4812	389.0650
October	410.0435	397.7056	405.2228
November	416.1652	400.7603	409.9485
December	429.6499	414.2155	422.5985