YEARLY HIGH
326.7454 MGA
YEARLY LOW
0.0133 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.2150 MGA

2018 VEF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 326.7454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 0.0133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 326.7321 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 321.0035 to the December average rate of 0.0143, the exchange rate registered a net change of -100.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 326.7454 was down 3.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 338.4841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,633,727 MGA
2017 Average 1,546,510 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 66 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,633,660.58 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

353.1025
-32.0853
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 72.4110, compared to 0.0190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 72.3921 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.4110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 323.3816 MGA (High: 323.4895 / Low: 0.1079). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MGA (High: 0.0138 / Low: 0.0134).

February Spread (Volatile) ±323.3816
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 207.7829 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -207.7829

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 321.0035) against the same month in 2017 (average: 328.5908), the exchange rate shifted by -7.5873 (-2.31%).

2018 Avg (January) 321.0035
2017 Avg (January) 328.5908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 326.7454 305.8104 321.0035
February 323.4895 0.1079 113.2206
March 0.1091 0.0792 0.0874
April 0.0809 0.0479 0.0675
May 0.0471 0.0409 0.0451
June 0.0426 0.0415 0.0421
July 0.0424 0.0308 0.0375
August 0.0309 0.0133 0.0197
September 0.0138 0.0134 0.0137
October 0.0143 0.0138 0.0141
November 0.0148 0.0142 0.0145
December 0.0148 0.0140 0.0143