YEARLY HIGH
275.1182 MGA
YEARLY LOW
223.4958 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
253.6742 MGA

2018 NAD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 275.1182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 223.4958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.6224 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 266.1358 to the December average rate of 249.5829, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 275.1182 was up 4.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 263.9280, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,375,591 MGA
2017 Average 1,174,390 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,117,479 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 258,111.78 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

271.4560
229.3161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 263.3832, compared to 243.9652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.4180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 263.3832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 243.9652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 27.7892 MGA (High: 267.7623 / Low: 239.9731). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.7551 MGA (High: 272.6099 / Low: 262.8548).

June Spread (Volatile) ±27.7892
February Spread (Stable) ±9.7551

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 12.2284 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.2284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 265.8382) against the same month in 2017 (average: 247.0483), the exchange rate shifted by +18.7899 (+7.61%).

2018 Avg (March) 265.8382
2017 Avg (March) 247.0483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 272.1845 260.9058 266.1358
February 272.6099 262.8548 267.9444
March 275.1182 258.2755 265.8382
April 272.5116 257.7402 265.7724
May 267.2368 255.6259 260.3876
June 267.7623 239.9731 254.2209
July 255.9616 241.3827 248.4914
August 248.6072 226.9806 236.2630
September 241.6738 223.4958 232.8278
October 245.5084 235.2529 241.3907
November 264.9827 243.5995 255.2357
December 266.6406 240.4976 249.5829