2018 AED to MVR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AED to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AED to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 4.2411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 4.1926.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0485 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1936 to the December average rate of 4.2076, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.2411 was down 0.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.2501, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AED based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AED to MVR 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 4.2049, compared to 4.2030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0452 MVR (High: 4.2378 / Low: 4.1927). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 MVR (High: 4.1957 / Low: 4.1926).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0156 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 4.2211) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.2125), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+0.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.1957 | 4.1926 | 4.1936 |
| February | 4.2091 | 4.1927 | 4.2025 |
| March | 4.2092 | 4.1928 | 4.2062 |
| April | 4.2378 | 4.1927 | 4.2004 |
| May | 4.2411 | 4.2062 | 4.2211 |
| June | 4.2225 | 4.1926 | 4.2055 |
| July | 4.2324 | 4.1926 | 4.2001 |
| August | 4.2116 | 4.1926 | 4.2024 |
| September | 4.2091 | 4.1926 | 4.1989 |
| October | 4.2092 | 4.1926 | 4.2015 |
| November | 4.2091 | 4.2059 | 4.2074 |
| December | 4.2118 | 4.2062 | 4.2076 |