YEARLY HIGH
52.4333 MGA
YEARLY LOW
45.0040 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.4997 MGA

2018 HTG to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 52.4333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 45.0040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4293 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.2742 to the December average rate of 46.7064, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 52.4333 was up 0.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 52.0248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 262,167 MGA
2017 Average 240,445 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 225,020 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,146.71 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

51.5256
46.2683
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 49.9512, compared to 49.0482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.9512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.0482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 4.9392 MGA (High: 49.9432 / Low: 45.0040). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1611 MGA (High: 50.3018 / Low: 49.1407).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.9392
April Spread (Stable) ±1.1611

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.8360 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 51.0875) against the same month in 2017 (average: 49.8272), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2603 (+2.53%).

2018 Avg (June) 51.0875
2017 Avg (June) 49.8272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.1382 49.4699 50.2742
February 50.4347 48.5872 49.4060
March 49.7719 47.8500 48.8764
April 50.3018 49.1407 49.6462
May 51.1538 49.4292 50.4171
June 52.4333 49.7644 51.0875
July 51.9203 48.8390 50.3560
August 50.0168 47.6654 49.1100
September 49.6162 48.3263 49.0356
October 50.6368 48.7805 49.5385
November 50.2173 48.8280 49.5424
December 49.9432 45.0040 46.7064