YEARLY HIGH
20.6878 MGA
YEARLY LOW
17.3706 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.7915 MGA

2018 DJF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 20.6878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 17.3706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3172 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1451 to the December average rate of 19.9486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.6878 was up 8.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.0084, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 103,439 MGA
2017 Average 87,339 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 86,853 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,586.04 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.4524
17.5518
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 18.1997, compared to 19.3832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1835 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.1997
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.3832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.1428 MGA (High: 20.6878 / Low: 19.5451). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3036 MGA (High: 18.7394 / Low: 18.4358).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.1428
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3036

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 0.2984 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2984

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 19.9486) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.0485), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9001 (+10.53%).

2018 Avg (December) 19.9486
2017 Avg (December) 18.0485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.2922 17.9582 18.1451
February 18.0884 17.6021 17.8467
March 18.1690 17.3706 17.7935
April 18.4413 18.0824 18.1821
May 18.6963 18.1307 18.3432
June 19.1256 18.6096 18.8875
July 19.0336 18.4606 18.7881
August 18.7394 18.4358 18.5791
September 19.3183 18.7394 19.1041
October 19.9044 19.3024 19.6688
November 20.6180 19.8006 20.2107
December 20.6878 19.5451 19.9486