YEARLY HIGH
0.0481 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0377 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0430 LRD

2018 MGA to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.0481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.0377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0104 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0391 to the December average rate of 0.0444, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0481 was up 20.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0399, 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 240 LRD
2017 Average 168 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 188 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.89 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0472
0.0384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA to LRD 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 0.0408, compared to 0.0452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0408
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0045 LRD (High: 0.0452 / Low: 0.0408). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 LRD (High: 0.0411 / Low: 0.0403).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0464) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0151 (+48.10%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0464
2017 Avg (July) 0.0314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0402 0.0381 0.0391
February 0.0418 0.0377 0.0399
March 0.0425 0.0409 0.0416
April 0.0411 0.0403 0.0408
May 0.0421 0.0403 0.0411
June 0.0452 0.0408 0.0424
July 0.0481 0.0443 0.0464
August 0.0468 0.0460 0.0464
September 0.0468 0.0450 0.0455
October 0.0453 0.0443 0.0447
November 0.0445 0.0431 0.0439
December 0.0453 0.0429 0.0444