YEARLY HIGH
2.1102 MVR
YEARLY LOW
1.9899 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0530 MVR

2018 GTQ to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 2.1102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 1.9899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1203 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0952 to the December average rate of 1.9985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1102 was down 1.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,551 MVR
2017 Average 10,498 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 9,949 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 601.52 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1067
1.9874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 2.0843, compared to 2.0217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0626 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0843
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0489 MVR (High: 2.0440 / Low: 1.9951). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 MVR (High: 2.0026 / Low: 1.9953).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0489
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

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 0.0424 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.0952) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0506 (+2.48%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.0952
2017 Avg (January) 2.0445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1102 2.0860 2.0952
February 2.1013 2.0908 2.0968
March 2.0966 2.0764 2.0875
April 2.0989 2.0754 2.0809
May 2.0968 2.0723 2.0836
June 2.0732 2.0535 2.0616
July 2.0759 2.0495 2.0582
August 2.0643 2.0419 2.0569
September 2.0440 1.9951 2.0145
October 2.0051 1.9899 1.9973
November 2.0199 1.9991 2.0047
December 2.0026 1.9953 1.9985