YEARLY HIGH
32.9011 MGA
YEARLY LOW
28.9233 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.5702 MGA

2018 NPR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 32.9011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 28.9233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9778 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.8525 to the December average rate of 31.4216, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 32.9011 was up 2.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 31.9630, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 164,505 MGA
2017 Average 149,931 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 144,616 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,888.82 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32.0868
29.2750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 30.7857, compared to 30.3547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4310 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.7857
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.3547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.4914 MGA (High: 32.4912 / Low: 29.9997). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6570 MGA (High: 32.1914 / Low: 31.5344).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.4914
January Spread (Stable) ±0.6570

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 1.0832 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 31.4216) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.3916), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0301 (+0.10%).

2018 Avg (December) 31.4216
2017 Avg (December) 31.3916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.1914 31.5344 31.8525
February 31.5240 29.9639 30.7692
March 30.9145 29.5474 30.2817
April 31.3099 29.9617 30.6150
May 30.8447 29.7654 30.1836
June 31.5777 30.2591 31.0121
July 30.9117 29.8394 30.4310
August 30.0804 29.3915 29.7247
September 29.9321 28.9233 29.5093
October 30.0913 29.3307 29.7340
November 32.4912 29.9997 31.3075
December 32.9011 30.4693 31.4216