YEARLY HIGH
0.1546 MGA
YEARLY LOW
0.1187 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1404 MGA

2015 STD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the STD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.1546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.1187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0359 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1266 to the December average rate of 0.1427, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1546 was up 9.35% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 773 MGA
2014 Average 669 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 594 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 179.52 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1530
0.1242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.1352, compared to 0.1456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0123 MGA (High: 0.1491 / Low: 0.1368). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 MGA (High: 0.1437 / Low: 0.1403).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 0.1506) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1371), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0135 (+9.86%).

2015 Avg (August) 0.1506
2014 Avg (August) 0.1371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1300 0.1187 0.1266
February 0.1323 0.1285 0.1308
March 0.1348 0.1282 0.1313
April 0.1396 0.1311 0.1355
May 0.1443 0.1370 0.1417
June 0.1483 0.1367 0.1456
July 0.1528 0.1449 0.1476
August 0.1546 0.1466 0.1506
September 0.1510 0.1418 0.1455
October 0.1491 0.1368 0.1438
November 0.1462 0.1412 0.1435
December 0.1437 0.1403 0.1427