YEARLY HIGH
82.4558 MGA
YEARLY LOW
65.9730 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.5013 MGA

2020 SDG to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 82.4558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 65.9730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.4828 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.2543 to the December average rate of 69.0811, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 82.4558 was down 1.63% compared to the 2019 peak of 83.8221, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 412,279 MGA
2019 Average 396,039 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 329,865 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,414.24 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

82.6425
65.9836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 71.0820, compared to 69.9206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.0820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.9206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 8.4006 MGA (High: 82.4558 / Low: 74.0552). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9109 MGA (High: 69.1962 / Low: 68.2853).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.4006
May Spread (Stable) ±0.9109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 9.7082 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 81.2543) against the same month in 2019 (average: 74.8126), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4417 (+8.61%).

2020 Avg (January) 81.2543
2019 Avg (January) 74.8126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 82.4558 74.0552 81.2543
February 75.2706 68.0695 71.5461
March 68.1695 65.9730 67.3719
April 69.2019 67.7813 68.2439
May 69.1962 68.2853 68.8675
June 70.0247 67.7376 69.2084
July 70.0509 68.7523 69.4997
August 69.7026 68.5172 69.3797
September 70.4095 69.3228 69.7995
October 71.8953 70.3049 70.8628
November 71.8482 68.3857 70.9007
December 70.7553 67.2694 69.0811