YEARLY HIGH
12.5620 MVR
YEARLY LOW
11.3296 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.9182 MVR

2018 CAD to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 12.5620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 11.3296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2323 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3914 to the December average rate of 11.4914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.5620 was down 1.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.7267, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,810 MVR
2017 Average 59,511 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 56,648 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,161.72 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.4814
11.4015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 12.0907, compared to 11.7457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0907
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.7457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.5173 MVR (High: 12.5620 / Low: 12.0447). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1915 MVR (High: 11.8019 / Low: 11.6103).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5173
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1915

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3241 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 12.2748) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.7970), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4778 (+4.05%).

2018 Avg (February) 12.2748
2017 Avg (February) 11.7970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.5151 12.2646 12.3914
February 12.5620 12.0447 12.2748
March 12.0606 11.7927 11.9508
April 12.2685 11.9335 12.1085
May 12.1391 11.9036 12.0446
June 11.9934 11.5522 11.7740
July 11.9219 11.6204 11.7506
August 11.9798 11.7102 11.8334
September 11.9967 11.7339 11.8386
October 12.0264 11.7411 11.8483
November 11.8019 11.6103 11.7121
December 11.7050 11.3296 11.4914