YEARLY HIGH
5117.8095 MGA
YEARLY LOW
4470.0298 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
4735.6895 MGA

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,589,048 MGA
2017 Average 21,649,143 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 22,350,149 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,238,898.58 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5046.8781
4533.7792
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4651.0300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4820.3490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±264.4967
August Spread (Stable) ±83.9177

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 69.4757 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -69.4757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (December) 4940.4690
2017 Avg (December) 4567.3264

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