YEARLY HIGH
1317.5552 MGA
YEARLY LOW
1160.0119 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1260.3122 MGA

2012 TOP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 1317.5552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 1160.0119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 157.5433 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1275.3903 to the December average rate of 1298.2345, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1317.5552 was up 3.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 1273.5054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,587,776 MGA
2011 Average 5,766,691 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 5,800,059 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 787,716.69 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1309.1796
1177.8379
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 1241.6560, compared to 1278.9684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 37.3125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1241.6560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1278.9684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 86.3519 MGA (High: 1300.8555 / Low: 1214.5035). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 31.6212 MGA (High: 1251.7791 / Low: 1220.1579).

July Spread (Volatile) ±86.3519
April Spread (Stable) ±31.6212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 47.2042 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -47.2042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1289.2461) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1233.0501), the exchange rate shifted by +56.1960 (+4.56%).

2012 Avg (November) 1289.2461
2011 Avg (November) 1233.0501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1294.2072 1253.7106 1275.3903
February 1298.2997 1264.1407 1283.2364
March 1294.3604 1247.7381 1270.2661
April 1251.7791 1220.1579 1235.9872
May 1238.8194 1160.0119 1188.7830
June 1216.4794 1177.0200 1196.2729
July 1300.8555 1214.5035 1266.8507
August 1305.2649 1273.4111 1285.0803
September 1289.3316 1255.4665 1272.9512
October 1281.8285 1248.3503 1261.4479
November 1317.5552 1265.8149 1289.2461
December 1309.6068 1274.3260 1298.2345