YEARLY HIGH
214.7647 MGA
YEARLY LOW
185.1744 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
198.8385 MGA

2018 MDL to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 214.7647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 185.1744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.5903 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 191.3314 to the December average rate of 206.7904, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 214.7647 was up 12.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 190.7743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,073,824 MGA
2017 Average 848,287 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 925,872 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147,951.72 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

212.2922
188.0320
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 193.6226, compared to 204.0544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.4318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 193.6226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 204.0544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 11.8183 MGA (High: 214.7647 / Low: 202.9464). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2342 MGA (High: 197.8717 / Low: 193.6375).

December Spread (Volatile) ±11.8183
May Spread (Stable) ±4.2342

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.4802 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4802

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 206.7904) against the same month in 2017 (average: 187.8163), the exchange rate shifted by +18.9741 (+10.10%).

2018 Avg (December) 206.7904
2017 Avg (December) 187.8163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 193.3827 188.2258 191.3314
February 192.7445 187.1551 190.0537
March 195.1677 185.1744 190.1534
April 198.4584 193.8372 195.5284
May 197.8717 193.6375 195.3729
June 202.3986 195.4033 199.2960
July 203.0805 196.7784 200.0914
August 201.5717 196.4587 198.8843
September 204.8358 199.0369 202.4272
October 208.5245 202.8387 205.8626
November 213.5017 205.7531 210.2706
December 214.7647 202.9464 206.7904