2018 EGP to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

206.0323 MGA

YEARLY LOW

174.6528 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

187.6468 MGA

2018 EGP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 206.0323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 174.6528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.3795 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 183.1804 to the December average rate of 198.2836, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 206.0323 was up 2.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 201.6577, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,030,162 MGA

2017 Average 876,098 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 873,264 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 156,897.73 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

203.2737

176.5101

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 182.4412, compared to 192.8523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.4112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 182.4412

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 192.8523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 11.5537 MGA (High: 206.0323 / Low: 194.4786). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0245 MGA (High: 183.9126 / Low: 180.8880).

December Spread (Volatile) ±11.5537

April Spread (Stable) ±3.0245

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 3.8410 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 198.2836) against the same month in 2017 (average: 181.1240), the exchange rate shifted by +17.1596 (+9.47%).

2018 Avg (December) 198.2836

2017 Avg (December) 181.1240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	184.9216	181.2578	183.1804
February	182.8503	176.7250	179.3395
March	182.3117	174.6528	178.7404
April	183.9126	180.8880	182.0197
May	185.6743	180.6806	183.1480
June	190.9286	185.1955	188.2191
July	189.3734	183.6528	186.9326
August	187.4730	183.7149	185.0701
September	192.5184	187.1366	190.2168
October	197.8331	191.8820	195.5676
November	204.8911	196.8284	201.0434
December	206.0323	194.4786	198.2836