2018 MVR to HTG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MVR to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MVR to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 5.0136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 4.1262.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8874 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1877 to the December average rate of 4.9223, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.0136 was up 10.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.5557, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MVR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MVR to HTG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.1908, compared to 4.5616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3708 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.2413 HTG (High: 5.0136 / Low: 4.7723). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0304 HTG (High: 4.1723 / Low: 4.1419).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0323 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4.9223) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.1461), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7763 (+18.72%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.2660 | 4.1262 | 4.1877 |
| February | 4.1723 | 4.1419 | 4.1554 |
| March | 4.1944 | 4.1498 | 4.1721 |
| April | 4.2197 | 4.1571 | 4.1991 |
| May | 4.2149 | 4.1301 | 4.1689 |
| June | 4.3255 | 4.1504 | 4.2614 |
| July | 4.3820 | 4.2105 | 4.3047 |
| August | 4.4937 | 4.3046 | 4.3640 |
| September | 4.5346 | 4.4634 | 4.4986 |
| October | 4.6624 | 4.5168 | 4.5806 |
| November | 4.7723 | 4.6009 | 4.6990 |
| December | 5.0136 | 4.7723 | 4.9223 |