YEARLY HIGH
0.0046 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0037 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0041 SCR

2018 MGA to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.0046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.0037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0043 to the December average rate of 0.0039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0046 was down 3.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0047, 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 23 SCR
2017 Average 22 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 19 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.33 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0044
0.0037
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MGA to SCR 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 0.0042, compared to 0.0040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0004 SCR (High: 0.0046 / Low: 0.0042). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SCR (High: 0.0041 / Low: 0.0041).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0043) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0042), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+2.47%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0043
2017 Avg (March) 0.0042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
February 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
March 0.0046 0.0042 0.0043
April 0.0043 0.0041 0.0042
May 0.0043 0.0040 0.0041
June 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
July 0.0041 0.0040 0.0041
August 0.0041 0.0041 0.0041
September 0.0042 0.0040 0.0040
October 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
November 0.0039 0.0037 0.0038
December 0.0040 0.0037 0.0039