YEARLY HIGH
192.6064 MGA
YEARLY LOW
169.3460 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
183.3146 MGA

2013 SCR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 192.6064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 169.3460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.2604 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 171.7789 to the December average rate of 186.8182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 192.6064 was up 10.86% compared to the 2012 peak of 173.7375, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 963,032 MGA
2012 Average 799,586 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 846,730 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116,301.95 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

189.6479
170.1545
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 182.1200, compared to 184.5092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3892 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 182.1200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 184.5092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 13.4246 MGA (High: 192.3555 / Low: 178.9309). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1914 MGA (High: 187.6346 / Low: 185.4431).

March Spread (Volatile) ±13.4246
December Spread (Stable) ±2.1914

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.2416 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2416

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 188.0234) against the same month in 2012 (average: 149.9438), the exchange rate shifted by +38.0796 (+25.40%).

2013 Avg (April) 188.0234
2012 Avg (April) 149.9438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 173.4832 169.3460 171.7789
February 179.8391 171.4676 174.4465
March 192.3555 178.9309 187.8732
April 192.6064 184.5060 188.0234
May 188.6771 184.7525 186.4198
June 186.7429 182.4862 184.1782
July 185.7991 182.1955 183.7968
August 183.3788 180.6630 182.1618
September 186.0066 181.9160 183.9570
October 187.5394 182.5353 184.6616
November 188.7824 182.0752 185.6601
December 187.6346 185.4431 186.8182