YEARLY HIGH
6.8493 MGA
YEARLY LOW
6.1860 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5575 MGA

2020 SOS to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 6.8493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 6.1860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6633 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3430 to the December average rate of 6.5726, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.8493 was up 4.97% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.5253, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,247 MGA
2019 Average 31,328 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 30,930 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,316.58 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.7885
6.3025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 6.4567, compared to 6.6583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.3738 MGA (High: 6.7546 / Low: 6.3808). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0920 MGA (High: 6.6101 / Low: 6.5180).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3738
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0920

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1754 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 6.7414) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.3606), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3808 (+5.99%).

2020 Avg (October) 6.7414
2019 Avg (October) 6.3606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4351 6.1860 6.3430
February 6.4515 6.1860 6.3579
March 6.4892 6.2755 6.3923
April 6.6005 6.4103 6.4996
May 6.6101 6.5180 6.5610
June 6.6823 6.4194 6.5865
July 6.6850 6.5047 6.6200
August 6.6625 6.4936 6.6214
September 6.7162 6.5800 6.6462
October 6.8493 6.6810 6.7414
November 6.8491 6.5190 6.7480
December 6.7546 6.3808 6.5726