2022 SBD to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

541.6613 MGA

YEARLY LOW

488.9953 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

507.2770 MGA

2022 SBD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 541.6613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 488.9953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.6660 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 492.8384 to the December average rate of 537.4885, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 541.6613 was up 9.19% compared to the 2021 peak of 496.0825, 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 2,708,306 MGA

2021 Average 2,401,512 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 2,444,976 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 263,329.88 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

541.9535

488.3734

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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 496.8567, compared to 517.6974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.8407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 496.8567

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 517.6974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 18.6924 MGA (High: 521.1090 / Low: 502.4165). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4494 MGA (High: 495.0325 / Low: 490.5831).

September Spread (Volatile) ±18.6924

February Spread (Stable) ±4.4494

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.2793 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2793

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 537.4885) against the same month in 2021 (average: 490.4819), the exchange rate shifted by +47.0066 (+9.58%).

2022 Avg (December) 537.4885

2021 Avg (December) 490.4819

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	496.8137	488.9953	492.8384
February	495.0325	490.5831	492.9987
March	504.8138	493.5160	499.7538
April	506.8928	496.7283	501.7689
May	501.4271	490.0427	495.4896
June	501.5511	492.1788	498.2908
July	517.1506	499.5607	507.9986
August	513.7893	498.5884	507.0712
September	521.1090	502.4165	510.6376
October	523.1478	514.9633	519.4209
November	530.8413	514.5480	523.5675
December	541.6613	530.3385	537.4885