YEARLY HIGH
0.8559 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.7385 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8043 MVR

2018 MXN to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MXN to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.8559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 0.7385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1173 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8148 to the December average rate of 0.7696, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8559 was down 3.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8839, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 42,793 MVR
2017 Average 40,926 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 36,926 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,866.75 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8476
0.7545
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.8116, compared to 0.7970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0635 MVR (High: 0.8238 / Low: 0.7603). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0240 MVR (High: 0.8400 / Low: 0.8160).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0635
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0465 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.8399) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0157 (+1.91%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.8399
2017 Avg (April) 0.8241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8333 0.7834 0.8148
February 0.8400 0.8160 0.8281
March 0.8480 0.8195 0.8310
April 0.8559 0.8161 0.8399
May 0.8153 0.7789 0.7933
June 0.7805 0.7385 0.7622
July 0.8348 0.7718 0.8123
August 0.8349 0.8048 0.8191
September 0.8246 0.7976 0.8119
October 0.8238 0.7603 0.8049
November 0.7840 0.7498 0.7642
December 0.7868 0.7527 0.7696