YEARLY HIGH
296.0893 MGA
YEARLY LOW
177.8184 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
265.6062 MGA

2019 SCR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SCR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 296.0893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 177.8184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 118.2709 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 260.7239 to the December average rate of 263.1752, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 296.0893 was up 9.69% compared to the 2018 peak of 269.9405, 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 1,480,447 MGA
2018 Average 1,227,442 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 889,092 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 591,354.59 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

274.6579
257.0915
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 262.4992, compared to 268.7131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.2139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 262.4992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 268.7131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 91.9323 MGA (High: 269.7507 / Low: 177.8184). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9504 MGA (High: 268.3490 / Low: 265.3985).

December Spread (Volatile) ±91.9323
June Spread (Stable) ±2.9504

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 6.4049 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 271.5311) against the same month in 2018 (average: 243.3852), the exchange rate shifted by +28.1459 (+11.56%).

2019 Avg (August) 271.5311
2018 Avg (August) 243.3852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 267.2796 254.8271 260.7239
February 264.7789 252.5374 258.5554
March 262.0416 254.3948 258.6589
April 266.8681 259.0886 263.7377
May 269.7293 263.1067 266.4751
June 268.3490 265.3985 266.8443
July 268.3056 258.5386 265.9732
August 296.0893 262.1929 271.5311
September 276.0307 269.8719 273.1940
October 272.3670 265.0249 268.8250
November 282.4507 262.9885 269.5801
December 269.7507 177.8184 263.1752