2018 SLL to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5391 MGA

YEARLY LOW

0.3932 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4366 MGA

2018 SLL to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 0.5391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 0.3932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1459 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4230 to the December average rate of 0.4233, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5391 was down 12.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6155, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,695 MGA

2017 Average 2,095 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 1,966 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 729.52 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5350

0.3937

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.4297, compared to 0.4434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4297

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1164 MGA (High: 0.5095 / Low: 0.3932). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 MGA (High: 0.4272 / Low: 0.4181).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1164

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0608 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0608

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.4953) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4173), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0779 (+18.68%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.4953

2017 Avg (June) 0.4173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4272	0.4181	0.4230
February	0.4220	0.4068	0.4130
March	0.4191	0.4016	0.4104
April	0.4247	0.4140	0.4180
May	0.4258	0.4141	0.4187
June	0.5391	0.4234	0.4953
July	0.5375	0.5037	0.5232
August	0.5095	0.3932	0.4625
September	0.4100	0.3977	0.4055
October	0.4223	0.4096	0.4174
November	0.4374	0.4201	0.4288
December	0.4389	0.4148	0.4233