YEARLY HIGH
0.1155 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.0593 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1065 MRO

2018 MGA to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.1155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.0593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0563 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1094 to the December average rate of 0.1005, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1155 was down 7.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1252, 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 578 MRO
2017 Average 577 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 296 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 281.46 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1143
0.0978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA to MRO 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 0.1100, compared to 0.1030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1100
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0445 MRO (High: 0.1037 / Low: 0.0593). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 MRO (High: 0.1083 / Low: 0.1070).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0445
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1129) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1128), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.11%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1129
2017 Avg (March) 0.1128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1109 0.1080 0.1094
February 0.1139 0.1101 0.1122
March 0.1155 0.1106 0.1129
April 0.1113 0.1084 0.1105
May 0.1102 0.1068 0.1092
June 0.1075 0.1044 0.1058
July 0.1087 0.1049 0.1065
August 0.1083 0.1070 0.1078
September 0.1070 0.1038 0.1050
October 0.1037 0.0593 0.0992
November 0.1013 0.0973 0.0992
December 0.1026 0.0969 0.1005