YEARLY HIGH
238.3445 MGA
YEARLY LOW
199.0148 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
216.4290 MGA

2018 MVR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 238.3445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 199.0148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.3297 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 210.5161 to the December average rate of 229.7909, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 238.3445 was up 8.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 220.6550, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MVR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,191,722 MGA
2017 Average 1,011,846 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 995,074 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196,648.57 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

235.6884
201.0375
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR to MGA 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 209.3413, compared to 223.5167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.1754 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 209.3413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 223.5167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 13.1015 MGA (High: 238.3445 / Low: 225.2430). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3233 MGA (High: 216.3337 / Low: 213.0104).

December Spread (Volatile) ±13.1015
August Spread (Stable) ±3.3233

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.2117 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 229.7909) against the same month in 2017 (average: 209.4391), the exchange rate shifted by +20.3517 (+9.72%).

2018 Avg (December) 229.7909
2017 Avg (December) 209.4391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 212.4456 208.1152 210.5161
February 209.7401 202.1344 205.3044
March 208.7645 199.0148 203.9251
April 210.3807 206.9856 208.4649
May 214.5690 207.9324 210.1781
June 220.7008 213.7091 217.6594
July 219.9171 211.0183 216.7266
August 216.3337 213.0104 214.2889
September 223.3518 215.8184 220.5945
October 229.3190 223.0233 226.8986
November 237.5404 228.0078 232.8009
December 238.3445 225.2430 229.7909