2018 ARS to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

177.3159 MGA

YEARLY LOW

82.9574 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

126.5879 MGA

2018 ARS to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 177.3159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 82.9574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 94.3585 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 170.7134 to the December average rate of 93.9604, the exchange rate registered a net change of -44.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 177.3159 was down 16.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 213.0975, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 886,579 MGA

2017 Average 946,725 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 414,787 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 471,792.70 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

178.9545

80.0611

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 151.7573, compared to 101.4184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 50.3389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.7573

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 101.4184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 34.5131 MGA (High: 120.4941 / Low: 85.9810). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0738 MGA (High: 161.1768 / Low: 156.1030).

August Spread (Volatile) ±34.5131

April Spread (Stable) ±5.0738

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 23.1848 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -23.1848

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 170.7134) against the same month in 2017 (average: 206.5591), the exchange rate shifted by -35.8456 (-17.35%).

2018 Avg (January) 170.7134

2017 Avg (January) 206.5591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	177.3159	163.8989	170.7134
February	166.1545	155.3528	159.8442
March	159.6960	151.3228	155.8506
April	161.1768	156.1030	158.8885
May	156.8147	129.9663	138.7580
June	135.5195	114.7535	126.4894
July	123.9571	116.9777	121.0851
August	120.4941	85.9810	111.4870
September	91.8213	82.9574	88.3022
October	98.6520	87.0638	94.6459
November	101.9233	92.8816	99.0299
December	99.7252	91.6684	93.9604