YEARLY HIGH
0.0154 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0134 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0144 GMD

2018 MGA to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.0134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0148 to the December average rate of 0.0139, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0154 was down 3.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0159, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77 GMD
2017 Average 73 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 67 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.55 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0151
0.0136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA to GMD 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 0.0147, compared to 0.0142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0007 GMD (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0134). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 GMD (High: 0.0147 / Low: 0.0144).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0150) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+6.94%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0150
2017 Avg (March) 0.0140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0152 0.0145 0.0148
February 0.0151 0.0147 0.0149
March 0.0154 0.0147 0.0150
April 0.0148 0.0145 0.0147
May 0.0146 0.0142 0.0145
June 0.0142 0.0139 0.0140
July 0.0146 0.0139 0.0143
August 0.0147 0.0144 0.0145
September 0.0145 0.0141 0.0143
October 0.0144 0.0140 0.0141
November 0.0140 0.0135 0.0138
December 0.0142 0.0134 0.0139