2018 CAD to MGA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 CAD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the CAD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2777.9970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 2377.3013.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 400.6957 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2608.5211 to the December average rate of 2640.9003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2777.9970 was up 7.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 2591.7581, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
CAD 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 2530.6879, compared to 2624.9245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 94.2366 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 225.8354 MGA (High: 2777.9970 / Low: 2552.1616). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 59.2771 MGA (High: 2630.3869 / Low: 2571.1098).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 88.3166 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2640.9003) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2529.1453), the exchange rate shifted by +111.7550 (+4.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2630.3869 | 2571.1098 | 2608.5211 |
| February | 2624.1238 | 2434.6444 | 2520.2045 |
| March | 2493.6315 | 2377.3013 | 2437.0591 |
| April | 2554.6878 | 2481.9526 | 2524.1895 |
| May | 2580.9637 | 2511.8907 | 2531.4663 |
| June | 2621.3054 | 2504.9542 | 2562.6867 |
| July | 2579.5865 | 2510.8385 | 2546.5158 |
| August | 2578.2884 | 2506.2790 | 2535.7552 |
| September | 2675.1370 | 2546.9852 | 2611.6060 |
| October | 2738.7661 | 2667.6992 | 2688.3042 |
| November | 2764.0906 | 2686.6354 | 2726.4657 |
| December | 2777.9970 | 2552.1616 | 2640.9003 |