YEARLY HIGH
493.7561 MGA
YEARLY LOW
411.9939 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
447.8523 MGA

2018 SRD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 493.7561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 411.9939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 81.7622 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 434.6187 to the December average rate of 476.1788, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 493.7561 was up 8.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 454.9495, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,468,780 MGA
2017 Average 2,085,482 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 2,059,970 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 408,810.78 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

488.4601
415.8142
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 433.0138, compared to 462.6908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.6770 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 433.0138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 462.6908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 27.1430 MGA (High: 493.7561 / Low: 466.6130). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2474 MGA (High: 447.3788 / Low: 440.1314).

December Spread (Volatile) ±27.1430
August Spread (Stable) ±7.2474

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 10.2679 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.2679

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 476.1788) against the same month in 2017 (average: 432.7836), the exchange rate shifted by +43.3951 (+10.03%).

2018 Avg (December) 476.1788
2017 Avg (December) 432.7836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 438.9595 429.1644 434.6187
February 432.5187 418.4521 424.3508
March 430.5035 411.9939 421.8681
April 435.8443 428.4949 430.6686
May 445.6258 431.8425 436.3560
June 455.8586 443.5592 450.2204
July 454.4022 439.8485 448.3440
August 447.3788 440.1314 443.5245
September 461.1983 447.3788 456.1792
October 475.0588 460.8204 469.5118
November 492.0904 472.6468 482.4063
December 493.7561 466.6130 476.1788