YEARLY HIGH
74.4001 MGA
YEARLY LOW
65.1444 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.4717 MGA

2018 GMD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 74.4001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 65.1444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2557 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.5645 to the December average rate of 71.7922, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 74.4001 was down 5.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 79.1154, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 372,000 MGA
2017 Average 341,122 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 325,722 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,278.42 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

73.2138
65.9890
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 68.2564, compared to 70.6871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.2564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.6871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 3.8619 MGA (High: 74.4001 / Low: 70.5382). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3076 MGA (High: 68.9379 / Low: 67.6303).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.8619
April Spread (Stable) ±1.3076

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.3338 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 71.7922) against the same month in 2017 (average: 67.8858), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9064 (+5.75%).

2018 Avg (December) 71.7922
2017 Avg (December) 67.8858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 68.7765 65.8517 67.5645
February 68.0727 66.0634 66.9440
March 67.8485 65.1444 66.5911
April 68.9379 67.6303 68.1054
May 70.5669 68.3697 69.0887
June 72.1337 70.2396 71.2447
July 71.7974 68.2917 70.0967
August 69.4608 68.1370 68.7628
September 70.9565 68.8990 70.0933
October 71.6370 69.6311 70.7657
November 73.9799 71.2481 72.6118
December 74.4001 70.5382 71.7922