YEARLY HIGH
0.2730 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.2042 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2365 BRL

2018 MVR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.2730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.2042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0688 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2083 to the December average rate of 0.2517, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2730 was up 22.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2225, 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 1,365 BRL
2017 Average 1,034 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,021 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 343.91 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2715
0.2025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR to BRL 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 0.2217, compared to 0.2512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0281 BRL (High: 0.2684 / Low: 0.2404). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 BRL (High: 0.2539 / Low: 0.2487).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0281
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0221 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2657) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2031), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0626 (+30.80%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2657
2017 Avg (September) 0.2031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2151 0.2042 0.2083
February 0.2138 0.2056 0.2104
March 0.2151 0.2077 0.2123
April 0.2270 0.2145 0.2209
May 0.2409 0.2270 0.2342
June 0.2518 0.2391 0.2445
July 0.2553 0.2372 0.2476
August 0.2684 0.2404 0.2540
September 0.2730 0.2604 0.2657
October 0.2607 0.2356 0.2436
November 0.2551 0.2390 0.2444
December 0.2539 0.2487 0.2517