2018 MDL to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4226 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.3994 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4113 BOB

2018 MDL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.4226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.3994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0233 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4078 to the December average rate of 0.4024, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4226 was up 4.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,113 BOB

2017 Average 1,886 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 1,997 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.27 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4218

0.4007

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to BOB 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 0.4139, compared to 0.4087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4139

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0133 BOB (High: 0.4143 / Low: 0.4010). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 BOB (High: 0.4226 / Low: 0.4167).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0133

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

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 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.4200) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3590), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0610 (+16.99%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.4200

2017 Avg (April) 0.3590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4143	0.4010	0.4078
February	0.4177	0.4100	0.4145
March	0.4200	0.4138	0.4171
April	0.4226	0.4167	0.4200
May	0.4183	0.4079	0.4144
June	0.4125	0.4062	0.4097
July	0.4172	0.4083	0.4131
August	0.4188	0.4110	0.4153
September	0.4153	0.4086	0.4115
October	0.4095	0.4016	0.4062
November	0.4066	0.3995	0.4036
December	0.4078	0.3994	0.4024