2018 AUD to MGA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AUD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AUD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2715.4395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 2383.3832.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 332.0563 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2579.3924 to the December average rate of 2543.1246, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2715.4395 was up 6.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 2546.5875, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AUD to MGA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2493.1045, compared to 2497.7223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6178 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 264.1276 MGA (High: 2715.4395 / Low: 2451.3119). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 46.5363 MGA (High: 2445.8972 / Low: 2399.3609).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 86.0225 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2543.1246) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2468.9328), the exchange rate shifted by +74.1918 (+3.01%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2613.4633 | 2524.9276 | 2579.3924 |
| February | 2586.4474 | 2426.0162 | 2493.3699 |
| March | 2482.2863 | 2396.8641 | 2443.4762 |
| April | 2498.9846 | 2423.2675 | 2469.9068 |
| May | 2519.3141 | 2426.0359 | 2453.2657 |
| June | 2588.5756 | 2453.4311 | 2519.2161 |
| July | 2512.4414 | 2426.9669 | 2476.1531 |
| August | 2445.8972 | 2399.3609 | 2423.4859 |
| September | 2488.1024 | 2383.3832 | 2448.8403 |
| October | 2529.1776 | 2444.2117 | 2486.5043 |
| November | 2679.2151 | 2537.6307 | 2608.2258 |
| December | 2715.4395 | 2451.3119 | 2543.1246 |