YEARLY HIGH
0.0221 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0187 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0205 KGS

2018 MGA to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.0187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0213 to the December average rate of 0.0194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0221 was down 7.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0239, 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 111 KGS
2017 Average 110 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 93 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.44 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0219
0.0188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA to KGS 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 0.0212, compared to 0.0198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0011 KGS (High: 0.0197 / Low: 0.0187). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KGS (High: 0.0208 / Low: 0.0204).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0216) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0217), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.26%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0216
2017 Avg (March) 0.0217

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0215 0.0211 0.0213
February 0.0218 0.0212 0.0216
March 0.0221 0.0212 0.0216
April 0.0214 0.0210 0.0213
May 0.0213 0.0205 0.0210
June 0.0207 0.0201 0.0203
July 0.0208 0.0201 0.0204
August 0.0208 0.0204 0.0206
September 0.0204 0.0198 0.0200
October 0.0198 0.0193 0.0196
November 0.0195 0.0187 0.0191
December 0.0197 0.0187 0.0194