2018 LAK to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4295 MGA

YEARLY LOW

0.3707 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3969 MGA

2018 LAK to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LAK to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.4295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 0.3707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0588 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3901 to the December average rate of 0.4155, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4295 was up 2.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4171, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,147 MGA

2017 Average 1,900 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 1,853 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 293.85 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4254

0.3753

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.3882, compared to 0.4055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3882

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0218 MGA (High: 0.4290 / Low: 0.4072). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 MGA (High: 0.3922 / Low: 0.3873).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0218

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4212) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3822), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0390 (+10.21%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4212

2017 Avg (November) 0.3822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3937	0.3857	0.3901
February	0.3889	0.3763	0.3819
March	0.3879	0.3707	0.3795
April	0.3918	0.3846	0.3871
May	0.3971	0.3866	0.3905
June	0.4070	0.3927	0.4004
July	0.4016	0.3890	0.3968
August	0.3922	0.3873	0.3896
September	0.4037	0.3915	0.3993
October	0.4154	0.4033	0.4106
November	0.4295	0.4123	0.4212
December	0.4290	0.4072	0.4155