YEARLY HIGH
117.9358 MGA
YEARLY LOW
100.8551 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
109.0490 MGA

2017 UYU to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UYU to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 117.9358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 100.8551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.0806 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 114.7680 to the December average rate of 111.6617, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 117.9358 was down 0.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 118.2080, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 589,679 MGA
2016 Average 528,285 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 504,276 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,403.12 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

115.9166
102.1342
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 112.2018, compared to 105.8962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.3056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 112.2018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.8962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 8.2069 MGA (High: 116.7837 / Low: 108.5768). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9170 MGA (High: 104.7276 / Low: 101.8106).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.2069
September Spread (Stable) ±2.9170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 7.1298 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 114.7680) against the same month in 2016 (average: 104.7641), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0040 (+9.55%).

2017 Avg (January) 114.7680
2016 Avg (January) 104.7641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 117.9358 112.9317 114.7680
February 114.7031 108.5893 111.3005
March 116.7837 108.5768 112.7176
April 115.2082 111.3803 112.5031
May 114.7753 108.7462 111.3997
June 113.7863 106.6472 110.5219
July 108.2689 100.8551 103.3921
August 105.6318 101.1800 103.6193
September 104.7276 101.8106 103.2827
October 107.2711 103.8504 104.7735
November 111.3429 107.2197 108.6480
December 113.2556 109.5982 111.6617