2018 AFN to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

56.3759 MGA

YEARLY LOW

44.3627 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

46.1600 MGA

2018 AFN to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 56.3759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 44.3627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0133 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.4637 to the December average rate of 46.9807, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 56.3759 was up 11.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 50.6443, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 281,880 MGA

2017 Average 229,904 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 221,813 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,066.34 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

48.0451

45.1149

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 46.0288, compared to 46.2912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2624 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.0288

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.2912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 9.4490 MGA (High: 56.3759 / Low: 46.9270). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6809 MGA (High: 45.8238 / Low: 45.1429).

November Spread (Volatile) ±9.4490

August Spread (Stable) ±0.6809

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.9673 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9673

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 47.8009) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.3017), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4992 (+3.24%).

2018 Avg (November) 47.8009

2017 Avg (November) 46.3017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.9311	45.9859	46.4637
February	46.4957	44.9322	45.6927
March	46.3908	44.3627	45.3591
April	46.7901	45.5160	45.9587
May	46.6187	45.2249	45.8473
June	47.5927	45.2207	46.8512
July	46.9975	44.8680	45.8839
August	45.8238	45.1429	45.4799
September	46.0908	44.8261	45.3684
October	47.0570	45.4491	46.2334
November	56.3759	46.9270	47.8009
December	48.6132	46.1927	46.9807