2018 YER to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.7092 MGA

YEARLY LOW

11.6898 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.3471 MGA

2018 YER to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 14.7092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 11.6898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0194 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9554 to the December average rate of 14.1867, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.7092 was up 8.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.5082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73,546 MGA

2017 Average 62,404 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 58,449 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,097.07 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.5544

12.3577

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 12.9098, compared to 13.7844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9098

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 1.1548 MGA (High: 12.8446 / Low: 11.6898). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2134 MGA (High: 13.3276 / Low: 13.1142).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1548

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.2951 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2951

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 14.1867) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.8903), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2964 (+10.06%).

2018 Avg (December) 14.1867

2017 Avg (December) 12.8903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.0783	12.8043	12.9554
February	12.9053	12.4813	12.6603
March	12.8446	11.6898	12.5408
April	13.0140	12.7840	12.8500
May	13.2948	12.8871	13.0194
June	13.6011	13.2341	13.4327
July	13.5368	13.1137	13.3551
August	13.3276	13.1142	13.2141
September	13.7474	13.3276	13.5910
October	14.1521	13.7307	13.9880
November	14.6624	14.0802	14.3713
December	14.7092	13.9020	14.1867