YEARLY HIGH
0.2419 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.2025 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2136 MVR

2018 AFN to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.2419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.2025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0394 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2207 to the December average rate of 0.2045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2419 was up 3.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2338, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,209 MVR
2017 Average 1,136 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 1,013 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196.86 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2244
0.2019
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MVR 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 0.2199, compared to 0.2072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0391 MVR (High: 0.2419 / Low: 0.2028). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 MVR (High: 0.2229 / Low: 0.2218).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0391
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2053) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2237), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0184 (-8.22%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2053
2017 Avg (November) 0.2237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2217 0.2175 0.2207
February 0.2239 0.2212 0.2226
March 0.2229 0.2218 0.2224
April 0.2238 0.2193 0.2205
May 0.2197 0.2159 0.2181
June 0.2173 0.2101 0.2152
July 0.2155 0.2091 0.2117
August 0.2134 0.2102 0.2122
September 0.2104 0.2026 0.2057
October 0.2057 0.2025 0.2038
November 0.2419 0.2028 0.2053
December 0.2069 0.2031 0.2045