2018 AUD to MVR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |