YEARLY HIGH
52.6412 MGA
YEARLY LOW
46.2768 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.9122 MGA

2018 BTN to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 52.6412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 46.2768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3644 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.9634 to the December average rate of 50.2748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 52.6412 was up 2.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.1426, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 263,206 MGA
2017 Average 239,991 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 231,384 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,822.17 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

51.3382
46.8408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 49.2551, compared to 48.5692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6859 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.2551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.5692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.9901 MGA (High: 51.9885 / Low: 47.9984). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0489 MGA (High: 51.5039 / Low: 50.4550).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.9901
January Spread (Stable) ±1.0489

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 1.7318 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 50.2748) against the same month in 2017 (average: 50.2194), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0553 (+0.11%).

2018 Avg (December) 50.2748
2017 Avg (December) 50.2194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.5039 50.4550 50.9634
February 50.4344 47.9454 49.2315
March 49.4596 47.2827 48.4488
April 50.1009 47.9399 48.9830
May 49.3451 47.6209 48.2868
June 50.5298 48.4078 49.6173
July 49.4519 47.7419 48.6883
August 48.1306 47.0268 47.5626
September 47.8916 46.2768 47.2156
October 48.1449 46.9286 47.5799
November 51.9885 47.9984 50.0943
December 52.6412 48.7536 50.2748