YEARLY HIGH
259.0609 MGA
YEARLY LOW
219.7747 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
239.5093 MGA

2016 SCR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 259.0609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 219.7747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.2862 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 245.5544 to the December average rate of 249.0841, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 259.0609 was down 3.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 268.1306, 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 1,295,304 MGA
2015 Average 1,168,402 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,098,873 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196,430.85 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

251.4596
226.0204
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 241.6478, compared to 237.3707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2771 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 241.6478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 237.3707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 26.5878 MGA (High: 246.3625 / Low: 219.7747). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3898 MGA (High: 233.2320 / Low: 227.8422).

July Spread (Volatile) ±26.5878
September Spread (Stable) ±5.3898

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 15.3995 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.3995

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 249.3397) against the same month in 2015 (average: 240.2672), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0725 (+3.78%).

2016 Avg (June) 249.3397
2015 Avg (June) 240.2672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 250.3476 235.2147 245.5544
February 246.4486 222.0189 237.9871
March 247.9719 236.4666 241.2779
April 249.2980 225.5071 237.0482
May 247.9496 227.7661 238.6795
June 259.0609 243.6436 249.3397
July 246.3625 219.7747 233.9402
August 232.7377 222.8776 228.1404
September 233.2320 227.8422 230.1496
October 244.8177 233.2046 239.8894
November 249.8835 234.1699 243.0207
December 256.2878 244.2371 249.0841