YEARLY HIGH
0.0136 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0021 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0069 SDG

2018 MGA to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0115 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0022 to the December average rate of 0.0134, the exchange rate registered a net change of 519.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0136 was up 492.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0023, 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 68 SDG
2017 Average 11 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 11 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.54 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0145
0.0010
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA to SDG 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 0.0050, compared to 0.0088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0084 SDG (High: 0.0135 / Low: 0.0051). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SDG (High: 0.0022 / Low: 0.0021).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0084
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0134) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0021), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0113 (+542.65%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0134
2017 Avg (December) 0.0021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0022 0.0021 0.0022
February 0.0058 0.0022 0.0053
March 0.0059 0.0056 0.0057
April 0.0057 0.0056 0.0056
May 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
June 0.0054 0.0053 0.0054
July 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
August 0.0055 0.0054 0.0054
September 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
October 0.0135 0.0051 0.0098
November 0.0135 0.0130 0.0132
December 0.0136 0.0130 0.0134