YEARLY HIGH
0.1556 MGA
YEARLY LOW
0.1328 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1435 MGA

2016 STD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the STD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.1556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 0.1328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0228 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1425 to the December average rate of 0.1433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1556 was up 0.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1546, 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 778 MGA
2015 Average 702 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 664 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.85 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1511
0.1369
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 0.1460, compared to 0.1410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1460
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0135 MGA (High: 0.1463 / Low: 0.1328). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 MGA (High: 0.1433 / Low: 0.1413).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.1499) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1456), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+2.97%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.1499
2015 Avg (June) 0.1456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1433 0.1413 0.1425
February 0.1456 0.1420 0.1439
March 0.1487 0.1423 0.1455
April 0.1493 0.1462 0.1476
May 0.1495 0.1459 0.1469
June 0.1556 0.1466 0.1499
July 0.1463 0.1328 0.1391
August 0.1408 0.1342 0.1381
September 0.1421 0.1379 0.1395
October 0.1442 0.1420 0.1432
November 0.1448 0.1416 0.1428
December 0.1455 0.1403 0.1433