2018 JMD to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29.1131 MGA

YEARLY LOW

24.0672 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

25.9461 MGA

2018 JMD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 29.1131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 24.0672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0459 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.1093 to the December average rate of 27.7792, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29.1131 was up 10.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 26.2973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 145,565 MGA

2017 Average 121,723 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 120,336 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,229.51 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.8402

23.9924

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 25.6227, compared to 26.2696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6469 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.6227

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.2696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.9071 MGA (High: 27.5091 / Low: 25.6020). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4530 MGA (High: 26.2015 / Low: 25.7485).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.9071

May Spread (Stable) ±0.4530

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 1.1376 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 28.4362) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.1773), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2590 (+12.94%).

2018 Avg (November) 28.4362

2017 Avg (November) 25.1773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.4152	25.7499	26.1093
February	25.9595	24.5940	25.2109
March	25.5542	24.0672	24.7685
April	26.0867	25.4584	25.7735
May	26.2015	25.7485	25.9484
June	26.4737	25.3371	25.9254
July	26.1291	24.5849	25.5340
August	24.6389	24.1850	24.3964
September	25.5188	24.4197	24.9720
October	27.5091	25.6020	26.4996
November	29.1131	27.4901	28.4362
December	29.0550	27.2151	27.7792