YEARLY HIGH
289.9393 MGA
YEARLY LOW
175.3946 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
226.2059 MGA

2020 SCR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 289.9393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 175.3946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 114.5446 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 269.4421 to the December average rate of 180.1512, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 289.9393 was down 2.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 296.0893, 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 1,449,696 MGA
2019 Average 1,328,171 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 876,973 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 572,723.13 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

281.6834
170.9209
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 247.0229, compared to 205.3889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 41.6340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 247.0229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 205.3889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 59.3748 MGA (High: 274.2165 / Low: 214.8417). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0088 MGA (High: 216.6712 / Low: 213.6624).

April Spread (Volatile) ±59.3748
September Spread (Stable) ±3.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 40.1636 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -40.1636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 272.4532) against the same month in 2019 (average: 258.6589), the exchange rate shifted by +13.7943 (+5.33%).

2020 Avg (March) 272.4532
2019 Avg (March) 258.6589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 285.5517 264.2336 269.4421
February 280.3177 267.5829 271.0945
March 289.9393 263.7471 272.4532
April 274.2165 214.8417 232.2896
May 237.1789 210.3067 219.0975
June 229.3075 212.2604 217.7603
July 219.8201 213.6079 217.7024
August 216.1993 207.3735 214.7997
September 216.6712 213.6624 215.0624
October 216.9412 203.1048 211.9835
November 203.7642 181.8082 192.6342
December 184.4244 175.3946 180.1512