2018 LBP to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4301 MGA

YEARLY LOW

2.0252 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2092 MGA

2018 LBP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 2.4301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 2.0252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4048 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1414 to the December average rate of 2.3533, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4301 was up 8.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2445, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,150 MGA

2017 Average 10,349 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 10,126 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,024.21 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4083

2.0499

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 2.1364, compared to 2.2821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1457 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1364

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1245 MGA (High: 2.4301 / Low: 2.3056). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0399 MGA (High: 2.2038 / Low: 2.1639).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1245

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0399

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 0.0482 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0482

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.3533) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1283), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2250 (+10.57%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.3533

2017 Avg (December) 2.1283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1645	2.1211	2.1414
February	2.1379	2.0654	2.0931
March	2.1218	2.0252	2.0797
April	2.1574	2.1095	2.1269
May	2.2037	2.1319	2.1533
June	2.2571	2.1870	2.2237
July	2.2450	2.1681	2.2116
August	2.2038	2.1639	2.1863
September	2.2721	2.2021	2.2476
October	2.3463	2.2709	2.3152
November	2.4262	2.3268	2.3784
December	2.4301	2.3056	2.3533