YEARLY HIGH
15.1040 MGA
YEARLY LOW
11.7372 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2781 MGA

2016 YER to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the YER to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 15.1040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 11.7372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3667 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9344 to the December average rate of 13.3299, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 15.1040 was down 4.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.8464, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75,520 MGA
2015 Average 72,118 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 58,686 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,833.61 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

15.2201
11.7914
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 13.9585, compared to 12.5977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9585
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 2.1996 MGA (High: 14.8765 / Low: 12.6769). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1714 MGA (High: 15.0289 / Low: 14.8575).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.1996
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1714

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 1.6241 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 14.9131) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.8085), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1046 (+8.00%).

2016 Avg (March) 14.9131
2015 Avg (March) 13.8085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0289 14.8575 14.9344
February 14.9686 14.6503 14.8167
March 15.1040 14.7956 14.9131
April 14.8765 12.6769 13.2890
May 13.0350 12.5428 12.7294
June 13.1864 12.9562 13.0682
July 12.8871 11.7372 12.3114
August 12.2178 11.8129 12.0771
September 12.4179 12.1212 12.1930
October 12.8734 12.4186 12.7073
November 13.3041 12.5959 12.9673
December 13.5510 13.1917 13.3299