YEARLY HIGH
0.4971 MGA
YEARLY LOW
0.3664 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4177 MGA

2020 SLL to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SLL to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.4971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.3664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1307 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4916 to the December average rate of 0.3770, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4971 was down 4.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5200, 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 2,486 MGA
2019 Average 2,285 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,832 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 653.29 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5030
0.3656
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 0.4459, compared to 0.3895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0564 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4459
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.1103 MGA (High: 0.4966 / Low: 0.3863). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 MGA (High: 0.3987 / Low: 0.3934).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1103
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0668 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0668

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.4916) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4242), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0674 (+15.89%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.4916
2019 Avg (January) 0.4242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4971 0.4834 0.4916
February 0.4948 0.4843 0.4887
March 0.4958 0.4794 0.4896
April 0.4966 0.3863 0.4229
May 0.3928 0.3874 0.3898
June 0.3982 0.3837 0.3927
July 0.3972 0.3878 0.3937
August 0.3923 0.3856 0.3897
September 0.3971 0.3878 0.3916
October 0.3987 0.3934 0.3958
November 0.3955 0.3734 0.3890
December 0.3872 0.3664 0.3770