YEARLY HIGH
15.8762 MGA
YEARLY LOW
14.4598 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.2181 MGA

2020 YER to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the YER to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 15.8762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 14.4598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4164 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7038 to the December average rate of 15.2553, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15.8762 was up 5.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.1026, 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 79,381 MGA
2019 Average 72,567 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 72,299 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,082.12 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15.7606
14.6077
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 14.9912, compared to 15.4450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4538 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.7636 MGA (High: 15.8762 / Low: 15.1126). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2027 MGA (High: 15.2863 / Low: 15.0836).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7636
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4092 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 15.6645) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.7417), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9228 (+6.26%).

2020 Avg (November) 15.6645
2019 Avg (November) 14.7417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.8687 14.4598 14.7038
February 14.9138 14.4797 14.7970
March 15.0580 14.5596 14.8706
April 15.2722 14.9790 15.0750
May 15.2863 15.0836 15.2162
June 15.4709 14.9521 15.2848
July 15.4697 15.1867 15.3560
August 15.3967 15.1348 15.3273
September 15.5598 15.3128 15.4206
October 15.8738 15.5336 15.6466
November 15.8762 15.1126 15.6645
December 15.6151 14.8592 15.2553