2018 KMF to MGA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KMF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KMF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 8.5182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.1621.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3561 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0373 to the December average rate of 8.2072, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.5182 was up 7.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.9412, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KMF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
KMF to MGA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.9496, compared to 8.0259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0764 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 8.3117 MGA (High: 8.4738 / Low: 0.1621). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1695 MGA (High: 7.8306 / Low: 7.6611).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1940 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 8.2072) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.7568), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4505 (+5.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.1423 | 7.8676 | 8.0373 |
| February | 8.1640 | 7.7497 | 7.9491 |
| March | 8.0880 | 7.6991 | 7.8908 |
| April | 8.1445 | 7.8786 | 8.0134 |
| May | 8.0028 | 7.7380 | 7.8400 |
| June | 8.1249 | 7.7936 | 7.9668 |
| July | 8.0617 | 7.7805 | 7.9371 |
| August | 7.8306 | 7.6611 | 7.7431 |
| September | 8.1858 | 7.8306 | 8.0480 |
| October | 8.3374 | 8.0561 | 8.1700 |
| November | 8.4738 | 0.1621 | 8.0502 |
| December | 8.5182 | 8.0823 | 8.2072 |