2018 LSL to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

274.6867 MGA

YEARLY LOW

218.3727 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

253.6341 MGA

2018 LSL to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 274.6867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 218.3727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.3140 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 266.1034 to the December average rate of 249.1158, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 274.6867 was up 3.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 264.4434, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,373,434 MGA

2017 Average 1,174,089 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 1,091,864 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 281,569.91 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

271.4937

227.1971

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 263.2374, compared to 244.0308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.2066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 263.2374

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 244.0308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 27.1622 MGA (High: 267.8155 / Low: 240.6534). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.9384 MGA (High: 265.5643 / Low: 255.6259).

June Spread (Volatile) ±27.1622

May Spread (Stable) ±9.9384

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 10.9897 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9897

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 265.7432) against the same month in 2017 (average: 247.0845), the exchange rate shifted by +18.6587 (+7.55%).

2018 Avg (March) 265.7432

2017 Avg (March) 247.0845

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	271.9069	260.9771	266.1034
February	272.1222	261.8697	267.8023
March	274.6867	258.1671	265.7432
April	272.4552	257.7402	265.9539
May	265.5643	255.6259	259.8710
June	267.8155	240.6534	253.9505
July	256.6400	242.4816	249.3667
August	248.7954	228.2401	238.3770
September	241.7163	218.3727	230.8885
October	247.3808	234.5972	241.0185
November	264.9349	243.6398	255.4182
December	266.7358	240.7471	249.1158