2018 STD to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1749 MGA

YEARLY LOW

0.1550 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1617 MGA

2018 STD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 0.1749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.1550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0200 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1606 to the December average rate of 0.1687, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1749 was up 9.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1594, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 875 MGA

2017 Average 720 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 775 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 99.90 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1723

0.1558

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.1596, compared to 0.1639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1596

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0096 MGA (High: 0.1749 / Low: 0.1653). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 MGA (High: 0.1585 / Low: 0.1559).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1687) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+8.16%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1687

2017 Avg (December) 0.1560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1628	0.1583	0.1606
February	0.1640	0.1560	0.1596
March	0.1618	0.1550	0.1584
April	0.1633	0.1598	0.1613
May	0.1594	0.1554	0.1573
June	0.1634	0.1572	0.1601
July	0.1615	0.1560	0.1593
August	0.1585	0.1559	0.1571
September	0.1634	0.1585	0.1616
October	0.1679	0.1631	0.1660
November	0.1743	0.1675	0.1709
December	0.1749	0.1653	0.1687

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