YEARLY HIGH
0.4938 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.4115 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4535 LBP

2018 MGA to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.4938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.4115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0823 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4670 to the December average rate of 0.4250, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4938 was down 4.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5194, 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 2,469 LBP
2017 Average 2,419 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,058 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 411.30 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4870
0.4145
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA to LBP 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 0.4683, compared to 0.4387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0225 LBP (High: 0.4938 / Low: 0.4713). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 LBP (High: 0.4621 / Low: 0.4538).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0225
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

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 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.4809) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4725), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0085 (+1.79%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.4809
2017 Avg (March) 0.4725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4715 0.4620 0.4670
February 0.4842 0.4677 0.4778
March 0.4938 0.4713 0.4809
April 0.4740 0.4635 0.4702
May 0.4691 0.4538 0.4644
June 0.4572 0.4430 0.4497
July 0.4612 0.4454 0.4522
August 0.4621 0.4538 0.4574
September 0.4541 0.4401 0.4450
October 0.4404 0.4262 0.4320
November 0.4298 0.4122 0.4205
December 0.4337 0.4115 0.4250