YEARLY HIGH
2777.9970 MGA
YEARLY LOW
2377.3013 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
2577.8062 MGA

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,889,985 MGA
2017 Average 12,035,183 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 11,886,507 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,003,478.66 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2755.4064
2408.1184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2530.6879
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2624.9245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±225.8354
January Spread (Stable) ±59.2771

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 88.3166 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -88.3166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (December) 2640.9003
2017 Avg (December) 2529.1453

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