YEARLY HIGH
188.9145 MGA
YEARLY LOW
162.6489 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
173.8915 MGA

2018 MXN to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 188.9145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 162.6489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.2657 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 171.5270 to the December average rate of 176.8293, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 188.9145 was up 5.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 179.4714, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,445,726 MGA
2017 Average 8,270,165 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 8,132,443 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,313,283.48 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

184.2975
164.2231
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 169.7880, compared to 177.9950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.2070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 169.7880
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 177.9950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 14.9991 MGA (High: 188.9145 / Low: 173.9154). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8632 MGA (High: 178.1884 / Low: 173.3252).

October Spread (Volatile) ±14.9991
August Spread (Stable) ±4.8632

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.3466 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.3466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 182.6247) against the same month in 2017 (average: 163.4618), the exchange rate shifted by +19.1628 (+11.72%).

2018 Avg (October) 182.6247
2017 Avg (October) 163.4618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 175.5194 165.8257 171.5270
February 175.4715 165.8538 170.0100
March 177.0394 164.9098 169.4720
April 178.3171 168.9180 175.0849
May 171.3789 162.6489 166.7384
June 170.1509 162.8454 165.8959
July 179.9258 168.1911 176.0121
August 178.1884 173.3252 175.5102
September 183.8831 173.8994 179.1085
October 188.9145 173.9154 182.6247
November 180.8718 174.7047 177.8854
December 182.5789 173.2394 176.8293