YEARLY HIGH
7.5824 STD
YEARLY LOW
6.2734 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9614 STD

2017 MGA to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MGA to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 7.5824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 6.2734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3091 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0332 to the December average rate of 6.4119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.5824 was up 0.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.5282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,912 STD
2016 Average 34,867 STD
Yearly Trough Low 31,367 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,545.26 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.3953
6.3225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA to STD 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 7.1246, compared to 6.7983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.6640 STD (High: 7.5824 / Low: 6.9184). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2051 STD (High: 6.9876 / Low: 6.7825).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6640
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2221 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 7.1974) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.8746), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3229 (+4.70%).

2017 Avg (March) 7.1974
2016 Avg (March) 6.8746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1863 6.9043 7.0332
February 7.5703 7.0707 7.3059
March 7.5824 6.9184 7.1974
April 7.2338 6.9210 7.1483
May 7.2199 6.9667 7.0918
June 7.1154 6.7877 6.9707
July 7.3774 6.9875 7.1876
August 7.1365 6.8831 6.9972
September 6.9876 6.7825 6.8818
October 6.8890 6.6235 6.7667
November 6.6219 6.4022 6.5446
December 6.5403 6.2734 6.4119