2018 PEN to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1088.3466 MGA

YEARLY LOW

945.2450 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1016.6272 MGA

2018 PEN to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 1088.3466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 945.2450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 143.1016 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1008.3027 to the December average rate of 1055.4970, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1088.3466 was up 7.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 1013.2892, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,441,733 MGA

2017 Average 4,788,875 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 4,726,225 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 715,508.17 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1076.1519

959.7307

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PEN 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 995.4424, compared to 1037.8119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 42.3695 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 995.4424

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1037.8119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 55.0769 MGA (High: 1088.3466 / Low: 1033.2697). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.1230 MGA (High: 1006.9278 / Low: 988.8048).

December Spread (Volatile) ±55.0769

April Spread (Stable) ±18.1230

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 32.8310 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -32.8310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1055.4970) against the same month in 2017 (average: 994.3388), the exchange rate shifted by +61.1582 (+6.15%).

2018 Avg (December) 1055.4970

2017 Avg (December) 994.3388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1018.2244	997.1998	1008.3027
February	1003.9005	958.1443	975.4717
March	996.5306	945.2450	969.4325
April	1006.9278	988.8048	995.7040
May	1018.2472	986.5483	995.6925
June	1042.2130	1011.9360	1028.0510
July	1036.8145	1002.9944	1020.6687
August	1014.0365	995.5470	1005.3600
September	1040.7627	1008.1301	1028.0383
October	1063.4642	1039.1283	1050.8573
November	1086.6123	1045.4236	1066.4501
December	1088.3466	1033.2697	1055.4970