2018 LRD to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

26.5346 MGA

YEARLY LOW

20.8051 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.3320 MGA

2018 LRD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 26.5346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 20.8051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7294 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.5648 to the December average rate of 22.5338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 26.5346 was down 28.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.0217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 132,673 MGA

2017 Average 151,796 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 104,026 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,647.25 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

25.9663

21.1475

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 24.5357, compared to 22.1282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.5357

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.1282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 2.5928 MGA (High: 26.5346 / Low: 23.9417). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3951 MGA (High: 21.7463 / Low: 21.3512).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.5928

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3951

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.0774 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0774

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 25.1112) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.4532), the exchange rate shifted by -8.3420 (-24.94%).

2018 Avg (February) 25.1112

2017 Avg (February) 33.4532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.2456	24.8864	25.5648
February	26.5346	23.9417	25.1112
March	24.4642	23.5223	24.0341
April	24.8128	24.3021	24.5321
May	24.7939	23.7435	24.3457
June	24.5359	22.1143	23.6264
July	22.5913	20.8051	21.5490
August	21.7463	21.3512	21.5546
September	22.2449	21.3502	21.9731
October	22.5668	22.0875	22.3528
November	23.2206	22.4847	22.8059
December	23.2918	22.0952	22.5338