2018 SDG to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

466.8453 MGA

YEARLY LOW

73.2632 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

184.9047 MGA

2018 SDG to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 466.8453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 73.2632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 393.5822 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 462.4273 to the December average rate of 74.6122, the exchange rate registered a net change of -83.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 466.8453 was down 11.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 524.6026, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,334,227 MGA

2017 Average 2,354,513 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 366,316 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,967,910.91 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

501.2088

35.8307

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 230.7503, compared to 139.0591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 91.6912 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 230.7503

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.0591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 284.7564 MGA (High: 457.7233 / Low: 172.9669). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0339 MGA (High: 185.0792 / Low: 182.0453).

February Spread (Volatile) ±284.7564

August Spread (Stable) ±3.0339

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 259.1204 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -259.1204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 462.4273) against the same month in 2017 (average: 509.9671), the exchange rate shifted by -47.5398 (-9.32%).

2018 Avg (January) 462.4273

2017 Avg (January) 509.9671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	466.8453	456.7171	462.4273
February	457.7233	172.9669	203.3068
March	178.6111	170.0504	174.2141
April	179.7222	176.3744	177.6704
May	184.4321	178.1466	180.4032
June	189.2440	184.0789	186.4798
July	188.2771	181.5576	185.6725
August	185.0792	182.0453	183.5514
September	190.8333	184.6001	188.7529
October	194.7019	73.8725	126.2569
November	77.0828	73.8065	75.5086
December	76.9764	73.2632	74.6122