2018 MGA to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1896 SOS

YEARLY LOW

0.1578 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1735 SOS

2018 MGA to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.1896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.1578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0318 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1788 to the December average rate of 0.1633, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1896 was down 5.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2003, 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 948 SOS

2017 Average 928 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 789 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 158.95 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1868

0.1587

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA to SOS 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 0.1791, compared to 0.1679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1791

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0097 SOS (High: 0.1896 / Low: 0.1799). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 SOS (High: 0.1762 / Low: 0.1735).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1844) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1815), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+1.62%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1844

2017 Avg (March) 0.1815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1817	0.1766	0.1788
February	0.1863	0.1794	0.1833
March	0.1896	0.1799	0.1844
April	0.1816	0.1768	0.1796
May	0.1799	0.1730	0.1769
June	0.1747	0.1687	0.1716
July	0.1764	0.1707	0.1730
August	0.1762	0.1735	0.1748
September	0.1735	0.1681	0.1700
October	0.1683	0.1634	0.1655
November	0.1645	0.1579	0.1610
December	0.1668	0.1578	0.1633