YEARLY HIGH
0.0855 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.0680 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0751 YER

2018 MGA to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.0855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.0680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0176 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0772 to the December average rate of 0.0705, 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 0.0855 was down 0.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0863, 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 428 YER
2017 Average 401 YER
Yearly Trough Low 340 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87.80 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0808
0.0686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA to YER 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 0.0775, compared to 0.0726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0077 YER (High: 0.0855 / Low: 0.0779). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 YER (High: 0.0763 / Low: 0.0750).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0798) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0785), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+1.66%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0798
2017 Avg (March) 0.0785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0781 0.0765 0.0772
February 0.0801 0.0775 0.0790
March 0.0855 0.0779 0.0798
April 0.0782 0.0768 0.0778
May 0.0776 0.0752 0.0768
June 0.0756 0.0735 0.0744
July 0.0763 0.0739 0.0749
August 0.0763 0.0750 0.0757
September 0.0750 0.0727 0.0736
October 0.0728 0.0707 0.0715
November 0.0710 0.0682 0.0696
December 0.0719 0.0680 0.0705