YEARLY HIGH
0.2707 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.2271 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2461 MDL

2018 INR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.2707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.2271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0436 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2663 to the December average rate of 0.2428, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2707 was down 10.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3021, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 67,680 MDL
2017 Average 70,811 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 56,787 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,893.68 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2698
0.2275
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR to MDL 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 0.2544, compared to 0.2379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0128 MDL (High: 0.2463 / Low: 0.2335). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 MDL (High: 0.2573 / Low: 0.2525).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0128
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2663) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2947), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0284 (-9.63%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2663
2017 Avg (January) 0.2947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2707 0.2617 0.2663
February 0.2626 0.2557 0.2587
March 0.2573 0.2525 0.2548
April 0.2536 0.2465 0.2505
May 0.2521 0.2414 0.2470
June 0.2533 0.2459 0.2489
July 0.2463 0.2412 0.2433
August 0.2433 0.2358 0.2392
September 0.2361 0.2306 0.2330
October 0.2350 0.2271 0.2310
November 0.2463 0.2335 0.2382
December 0.2465 0.2374 0.2428