2018 MVR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4522 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.4432 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4475 BOB

2018 MVR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.4522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 0.4432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4487 to the December average rate of 0.4472, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4522 was down 7.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4887, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,261 BOB

2017 Average 2,248 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 2,216 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.60 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4490

0.4455

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 0.4475, compared to 0.4475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4475

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0072 BOB (High: 0.4522 / Low: 0.4450). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 BOB (High: 0.4488 / Low: 0.4470).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4487) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4502), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-0.33%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4487

2017 Avg (January) 0.4502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4522	0.4450	0.4487
February	0.4488	0.4470	0.4477
March	0.4488	0.4466	0.4473
April	0.4488	0.4439	0.4478
May	0.4482	0.4432	0.4457
June	0.4488	0.4454	0.4475
July	0.4499	0.4444	0.4475
August	0.4494	0.4453	0.4474
September	0.4502	0.4469	0.4484
October	0.4489	0.4449	0.4477
November	0.4482	0.4434	0.4468
December	0.4491	0.4465	0.4472