2018 SAR to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

981.4410 MGA

YEARLY LOW

820.3518 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

891.0113 MGA

2018 SAR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 981.4410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 820.3518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 161.0891 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 864.6433 to the December average rate of 946.6225, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 981.4410 was up 8.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 900.7765, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,907,205 MGA

2017 Average 4,163,600 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 4,101,759 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 805,445.72 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

970.8682

828.1841

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SAR 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 862.0614, compared to 919.9612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 57.8998 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 862.0614

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 919.9612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 53.6884 MGA (High: 981.4410 / Low: 927.7526). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.4814 MGA (High: 889.6758 / Low: 875.1945).

December Spread (Volatile) ±53.6884

August Spread (Stable) ±14.4814

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 19.6270 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.6270

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 946.6225) against the same month in 2017 (average: 860.3331), the exchange rate shifted by +86.2894 (+10.03%).

2018 Avg (December) 946.6225

2017 Avg (December) 860.3331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	873.0259	854.6097	864.6433
February	861.3122	833.2222	845.0163
March	857.2876	820.3518	840.0744
April	867.9122	853.2651	857.6364
May	887.3779	857.1106	868.6255
June	906.3640	883.2627	896.3723
July	903.6187	874.6658	891.5208
August	889.6758	875.1945	881.9688
September	916.9398	889.5928	907.1131
October	944.4551	916.4185	933.5642
November	978.1477	939.6662	958.9778
December	981.4410	927.7526	946.6225