YEARLY HIGH
513.1200 MGA
YEARLY LOW
294.0734 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
364.8699 MGA

2016 VEF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 513.1200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 294.0734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 219.0465 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 508.0632 to the December average rate of 333.8626, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 513.1200 was down 4.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 539.4172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,565,600 MGA
2015 Average 2,454,884 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,470,367 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,095,232.64 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

528.6033
282.1216
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 414.0813, compared to 315.6585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 98.4228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 414.0813
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 315.6585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 28.8154 MGA (High: 322.8889 / Low: 294.0734). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9450 MGA (High: 320.5416 / Low: 317.5966).

July Spread (Volatile) ±28.8154
April Spread (Stable) ±2.9450

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 187.7216 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -187.7216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 506.9598) against the same month in 2015 (average: 470.2915), the exchange rate shifted by +36.6683 (+7.80%).

2016 Avg (March) 506.9598
2015 Avg (March) 470.2915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 510.5425 505.6551 508.0632
February 509.4393 498.4993 504.0883
March 513.1200 502.7108 506.9598
April 320.5416 317.5966 319.2382
May 326.5614 314.5287 318.8538
June 329.6013 325.0839 327.2846
July 322.8889 294.0734 308.3178
August 306.2808 295.9094 302.6617
September 311.2417 303.7899 305.6513
October 322.7347 311.3046 318.5065
November 333.4454 315.6402 324.9509
December 339.2499 330.4470 333.8626