2018 MGA to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.4536 STD

YEARLY LOW

5.7165 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.1872 STD

2018 MGA to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 6.4536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 5.7165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7371 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2277 to the December average rate of 5.9287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.4536 was down 14.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.5824, 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 32,268 STD

2017 Average 34,797 STD

Yearly Trough Low 28,582 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,685.62 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.4150

5.8006

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA to STD 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 6.2684, compared to 6.1061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1624 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2684

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.3325 STD (High: 6.0490 / Low: 5.7165). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1039 STD (High: 6.4130 / Low: 6.3091).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3325

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1039

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1760 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1760

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 6.3143) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.1974), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8831 (-12.27%).

2018 Avg (March) 6.3143

2017 Avg (March) 7.1974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.3173	6.1423	6.2277
February	6.4118	6.0993	6.2647
March	6.4536	6.1818	6.3143
April	6.2573	6.1255	6.1992
May	6.4350	6.2720	6.3567
June	6.3609	6.1190	6.2481
July	6.4097	6.1917	6.2785
August	6.4130	6.3091	6.3638
September	6.3091	6.1200	6.1878
October	6.1328	5.9566	6.0258
November	5.9718	5.7358	5.8518
December	6.0490	5.7165	5.9287