2018 GMD to MVR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3301 MVR

YEARLY LOW

0.3099 MVR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3212 MVR

2018 GMD to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 0.3301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.3099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0201 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3209 to the December average rate of 0.3124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3301 was down 7.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3585, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,650 MVR

2017 Average 1,685 MVR

Yearly Trough Low 1,550 MVR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.68 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3304

0.3102

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GMD 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 0.3261, compared to 0.3164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3261

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0096 MVR (High: 0.3220 / Low: 0.3124). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 MVR (High: 0.3138 / Low: 0.3115).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.3287) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3356), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0069 (-2.06%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.3287

2017 Avg (May) 0.3356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3237	0.3164	0.3209
February	0.3279	0.3214	0.3261
March	0.3275	0.3239	0.3266
April	0.3289	0.3250	0.3267
May	0.3301	0.3275	0.3287
June	0.3287	0.3258	0.3273
July	0.3265	0.3205	0.3234
August	0.3221	0.3196	0.3209
September	0.3220	0.3124	0.3178
October	0.3130	0.3104	0.3119
November	0.3126	0.3099	0.3119
December	0.3138	0.3115	0.3124