YEARLY HIGH
256.3194 MGA
YEARLY LOW
211.7924 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
230.0221 MGA

2017 SCR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 256.3194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 211.7924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.5270 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 245.3644 to the December average rate of 231.6522, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 256.3194 was down 1.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 259.0609, 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 1,281,597 MGA
2016 Average 1,197,567 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,058,962 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 222,635.07 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

248.0601
215.7118
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 236.2674, compared to 223.7768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.4906 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 236.2674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 223.7768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 21.0372 MGA (High: 248.0884 / Low: 227.0512). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.8823 MGA (High: 221.4521 / Low: 214.5698).

March Spread (Volatile) ±21.0372
August Spread (Stable) ±6.8823

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 14.0402 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.0402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 245.3644) against the same month in 2016 (average: 245.5544), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1900 (-0.08%).

2017 Avg (January) 245.3644
2016 Avg (January) 245.5544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 256.3194 235.9697 245.3644
February 242.4490 228.1582 234.3735
March 248.0884 227.0512 236.6787
April 245.8763 231.8826 237.5326
May 236.4583 223.6866 231.0729
June 241.2626 222.4037 232.5822
July 227.3672 211.7924 218.5420
August 221.4521 214.5698 218.4075
September 223.1508 215.5853 219.2899
October 228.9521 220.0835 224.7273
November 241.6676 224.6623 230.0422
December 240.8560 226.6041 231.6522