YEARLY HIGH
12.4997 MVR
YEARLY LOW
10.8632 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5450 MVR

2018 AUD to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 12.4997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 10.8632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6365 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2534 to the December average rate of 11.0653, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.4997 was up 0.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.4153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,498 MVR
2017 Average 59,177 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 54,316 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,182.51 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.3828
10.8292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 11.9127, compared to 11.1773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9127
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.5752 MVR (High: 11.8807 / Low: 11.3055). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2392 MVR (High: 11.7821 / Low: 11.5429).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5752
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2392

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 0.2086 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 12.2534) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.4614), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7919 (+6.91%).

2018 Avg (January) 12.2534
2017 Avg (January) 11.4614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.4997 12.0108 12.2534
February 12.3816 11.9945 12.1447
March 12.1753 11.8212 11.9834
April 12.0019 11.6371 11.8481
May 11.7821 11.5429 11.6723
June 11.8807 11.3055 11.5743
July 11.5954 11.3080 11.4256
August 11.4443 11.1175 11.3097
September 11.2462 10.9500 11.1011
October 11.1382 10.8632 10.9587
November 11.3414 11.0847 11.2034
December 11.3930 10.8743 11.0653