YEARLY HIGH
458.7549 MGA
YEARLY LOW
294.6023 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
442.9996 MGA

2019 SBD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 458.7549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 294.6023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 164.1527 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 438.9697 to the December average rate of 435.2353, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 458.7549 was down 0.50% compared to the 2018 peak of 461.0721, 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 2,293,775 MGA
2018 Average 2,120,503 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,473,011 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 820,763.26 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

455.9815
433.3493
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 440.4204, compared to 445.5789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1585 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 440.4204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 445.5789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 150.4543 MGA (High: 445.0565 / Low: 294.6023). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.8500 MGA (High: 447.4636 / Low: 440.6136).

December Spread (Volatile) ±150.4543
June Spread (Stable) ±6.8500

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 10.8795 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.8795

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 454.0955) against the same month in 2018 (average: 431.2508), the exchange rate shifted by +22.8448 (+5.30%).

2019 Avg (September) 454.0955
2018 Avg (September) 431.2508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 455.2786 422.0387 438.9697
February 448.3248 427.9172 435.9174
March 445.5281 428.6108 435.7888
April 448.8500 433.8394 443.1531
May 453.6346 439.6086 445.1785
June 447.4636 440.6136 443.5148
July 449.0164 437.1081 441.3178
August 456.7440 444.9689 451.0369
September 458.7549 449.3700 454.0955
October 450.8399 439.5943 445.6731
November 452.4808 437.1035 446.1149
December 445.0565 294.6023 435.2353