2018 BBD to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1841.2164 MGA

YEARLY LOW

1538.3853 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1670.9843 MGA

2018 BBD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 1841.2164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1538.3853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 302.8311 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1621.3183 to the December average rate of 1775.6706, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1841.2164 was up 9.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 1683.3473, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,206,082 MGA

2017 Average 7,807,451 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 7,691,927 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,514,155.55 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1821.2569

1552.8916

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1616.6154, compared to 1725.3531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 108.7377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1616.6154

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1725.3531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 101.2164 MGA (High: 1841.2164 / Low: 1740.0000). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.0256 MGA (High: 1668.2756 / Low: 1641.2500).

December Spread (Volatile) ±101.2164

August Spread (Stable) ±27.0256

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 36.7924 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -36.7924

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1775.6706) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1613.1550), the exchange rate shifted by +162.5156 (+10.07%).

2018 Avg (December) 1775.6706

2017 Avg (December) 1613.1550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1636.8800	1602.5000	1621.3183
February	1615.0250	1562.5000	1584.5259
March	1607.5000	1538.3853	1575.2554
April	1627.4425	1600.0000	1608.1165
May	1663.9667	1612.5000	1629.3533
June	1702.1761	1656.2500	1681.1231
July	1694.4659	1640.1952	1671.7506
August	1668.2756	1641.2500	1653.9027
September	1719.8086	1668.2756	1701.0923
October	1771.4942	1718.3992	1750.8095
November	1835.0051	1762.5000	1798.8931
December	1841.2164	1740.0000	1775.6706