YEARLY HIGH
8.2741 MGA
YEARLY LOW
7.1411 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4630 MGA

2023 SDG to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SDG to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 8.2741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 7.1411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1330 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.6265 to the December average rate of 7.6247, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 8.2741 was down 11.43% compared to the 2022 peak of 9.3420, 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 41,371 MGA
2022 Average 41,832 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 35,705 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,665.17 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

7.6581
7.2793
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 7.3965, compared to 7.5295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1330 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.7949 MGA (High: 8.2741 / Low: 7.4792). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0623 MGA (High: 7.5733 / Low: 7.5111).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7949
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0623

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 0.2866 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2866

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 7.5436) against the same month in 2022 (average: 7.5689), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0253 (-0.33%).

2023 Avg (November) 7.5436
2022 Avg (November) 7.5689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9364 7.3214 7.6265
February 7.3915 7.2706 7.3399
March 7.6682 7.1411 7.3108
April 7.7054 7.2319 7.3227
May 7.3726 7.2952 7.3346
June 7.5523 7.3137 7.4442
July 7.5846 7.3519 7.4875
August 7.5361 7.3954 7.4860
September 7.5772 7.4397 7.5003
October 7.5733 7.5111 7.5350
November 8.2741 7.4792 7.5436
December 7.6817 7.4875 7.6247