YEARLY HIGH
0.8332 MGA
YEARLY LOW
0.5296 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6778 MGA

2016 SLL to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SLL to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 0.8332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.5296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3036 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7740 to the December average rate of 0.6029, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8332 was down 6.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8876, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,166 MGA
2015 Average 3,760 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 2,648 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,517.88 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8320
0.5150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.7905, compared to 0.5650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2118 MGA (High: 0.8332 / Low: 0.6214). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 MGA (High: 0.8080 / Low: 0.7970).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2118
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.2328 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.7905) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7490), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0415 (+5.54%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.7905
2015 Avg (June) 0.7490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7805 0.7613 0.7740
February 0.7894 0.7693 0.7777
March 0.8107 0.7837 0.7925
April 0.8080 0.7970 0.8026
May 0.8242 0.7952 0.8056
June 0.8332 0.6214 0.7905
July 0.5864 0.5296 0.5577
August 0.5525 0.5351 0.5432
September 0.5511 0.5370 0.5415
October 0.5756 0.5497 0.5653
November 0.5976 0.5613 0.5796
December 0.6168 0.5940 0.6029