YEARLY HIGH
564.0214 MGA
YEARLY LOW
512.5799 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
538.5175 MGA

2024 SBD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SBD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 564.0214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 512.5799.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.4415 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 541.9819 to the December average rate of 560.8673, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 564.0214 was up 2.76% compared to the 2023 peak of 548.8591, 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 2,820,107 MGA
2023 Average 2,666,254 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 2,562,900 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 257,207.31 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

565.1081
514.2187
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 529.3525, compared to 547.6825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.3300 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 529.3525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 547.6825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 22.2340 MGA (High: 536.6521 / Low: 514.4181). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7533 MGA (High: 525.1494 / Low: 519.3961).

March Spread (Volatile) ±22.2340
May Spread (Stable) ±5.7533

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 9.3777 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.3777

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 560.8673) against the same month in 2023 (average: 541.8266), the exchange rate shifted by +19.0407 (+3.51%).

2024 Avg (December) 560.8673
2023 Avg (December) 541.8266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 548.4222 536.0957 541.9819
February 541.3088 532.9723 537.0697
March 536.6521 514.4181 527.6920
April 525.4829 512.5799 518.4595
May 525.1494 519.3961 522.3858
June 535.0109 522.9134 528.5260
July 541.6614 528.3644 533.1928
August 543.5746 530.9983 538.4535
September 548.8129 536.7713 544.6702
October 557.4319 547.6653 552.6205
November 559.9174 552.1805 556.2906
December 564.0214 555.0105 560.8673