2018 BAM to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2134.6210 MGA

YEARLY LOW

1924.2950 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

2018.2103 MGA

2018 BAM to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 2134.6210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 1924.2950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 210.3259 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2020.7529 to the December average rate of 2066.5993, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2134.6210 was up 6.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 2001.6400, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,673,105 MGA

2017 Average 9,013,546 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 9,621,475 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,051,629.66 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2111.1175

1939.2847

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 2001.3433, compared to 2035.0773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 33.7340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2001.3433

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2035.0773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 127.2684 MGA (High: 2077.2284 / Low: 1949.9600). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 45.5972 MGA (High: 2038.7310 / Low: 1993.1337).

July Spread (Volatile) ±127.2684

April Spread (Stable) ±45.5972

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 49.6237 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -49.6237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2096.7981) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1907.6361), the exchange rate shifted by +189.1619 (+9.92%).

2018 Avg (November) 2096.7981

2017 Avg (November) 1907.6361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2051.6213	1981.6230	2020.7529
February	2060.3409	1950.6866	2001.5126
March	2034.5510	1943.1847	1986.2629
April	2038.7310	1993.1337	2020.9736
May	2003.1481	1939.5636	1971.3499
June	2054.9514	1968.3797	2007.2080
July	2077.2284	1949.9600	2002.5175
August	1991.6514	1924.2950	1953.6041
September	2081.9365	1983.4215	2033.6287
October	2122.6387	2030.3273	2057.3164
November	2134.6210	2054.1156	2096.7981
December	2130.8735	2033.7184	2066.5993