2018 XDR to MGA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 XDR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the XDR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 5117.8095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 4470.0298.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 647.7797 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4663.0282 to the December average rate of 4940.4690, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5117.8095 was up 10.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 4644.3295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
XDR to MGA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4651.0300, compared to 4820.3490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 169.3190 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 264.4967 MGA (High: 5117.8095 / Low: 4853.3128). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 83.9177 MGA (High: 4678.6632 / Low: 4594.7455).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 69.4757 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4940.4690) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4567.3264), the exchange rate shifted by +373.1426 (+8.17%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4704.1590 | 4600.3025 | 4663.0282 |
| February | 4708.5346 | 4518.3967 | 4603.5773 |
| March | 4680.7458 | 4470.0298 | 4576.5375 |
| April | 4713.5767 | 4629.2418 | 4663.3335 |
| May | 4706.2939 | 4614.3676 | 4645.4582 |
| June | 4835.7132 | 4662.7883 | 4754.2453 |
| July | 4770.5699 | 4594.3071 | 4696.7475 |
| August | 4678.6632 | 4594.7455 | 4627.2718 |
| September | 4825.4403 | 4678.6632 | 4769.1985 |
| October | 4956.6287 | 4806.7129 | 4884.2874 |
| November | 5096.1960 | 4908.1378 | 5004.1199 |
| December | 5117.8095 | 4853.3128 | 4940.4690 |