YEARLY HIGH
0.5550 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.4675 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5175 SEK

2018 MDL to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.5550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.4675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0875 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4747 to the December average rate of 0.5263, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5550 was up 11.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4960, 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 2,775 SEK
2017 Average 2,318 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 2,337 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 437.57 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5525
0.4676
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to SEK 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 0.5027, compared to 0.5324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0281 SEK (High: 0.4971 / Low: 0.4690). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 SEK (High: 0.5361 / Low: 0.5246).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0281
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.5454) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4523), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0931 (+20.59%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.5454
2017 Avg (August) 0.4523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4814 0.4675 0.4747
February 0.4971 0.4690 0.4826
March 0.5077 0.4920 0.4974
April 0.5276 0.5044 0.5145
May 0.5379 0.5178 0.5248
June 0.5339 0.5118 0.5220
July 0.5344 0.5184 0.5281
August 0.5550 0.5300 0.5454
September 0.5459 0.5210 0.5331
October 0.5407 0.5229 0.5318
November 0.5361 0.5246 0.5295
December 0.5324 0.5199 0.5263