YEARLY HIGH
15.5775 MVR
YEARLY LOW
15.4000 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.4414 MVR

2018 BSD to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BSD to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 15.5775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 15.4000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1775 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.4033 to the December average rate of 15.4547, 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 15.5775 was down 0.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.6102, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,888 MVR
2017 Average 77,171 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 77,000 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 887.49 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.5147
15.3931
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BSD 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 15.4448, compared to 15.4381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.4448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.1653 MVR (High: 15.5655 / Low: 15.4001). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 MVR (High: 15.4099 / Low: 15.4001).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1653
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0572 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 15.5045) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.4725), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0321 (+0.21%).

2018 Avg (May) 15.5045
2017 Avg (May) 15.4725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.4099 15.4001 15.4033
February 15.4600 15.4001 15.4361
March 15.4600 15.4001 15.4495
April 15.5655 15.4001 15.4282
May 15.5775 15.4502 15.5045
June 15.5099 15.4001 15.4473
July 15.5455 15.4000 15.4277
August 15.4700 15.4000 15.4361
September 15.4600 15.4000 15.4230
October 15.4600 15.4000 15.4324
November 15.4600 15.4500 15.4544
December 15.4699 15.4500 15.4547