YEARLY HIGH
4.5101 KGS
YEARLY LOW
4.3848 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4319 KGS

2018 MVR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 4.5101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 4.3848.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1253 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4823 to the December average rate of 4.4457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.5101 was down 4.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.7073, 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 22,550 KGS
2017 Average 22,276 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 21,924 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 626.56 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.4893
4.4050
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR to KGS 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 4.4328, compared to 4.4309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0712 KGS (High: 4.4703 / Low: 4.3992). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 KGS (High: 4.4471 / Low: 4.4423).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0712
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0553 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 4.4823) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.5122), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0300 (-0.66%).

2018 Avg (January) 4.4823
2017 Avg (January) 4.5122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5101 4.4401 4.4823
February 4.4703 4.3992 4.4270
March 4.4344 4.4004 4.4120
April 4.4496 4.3880 4.4327
May 4.4585 4.3932 4.4210
June 4.4373 4.4058 4.4217
July 4.4371 4.3848 4.4224
August 4.4245 4.4045 4.4142
September 4.4245 4.4073 4.4179
October 4.4505 4.4216 4.4399
November 4.4471 4.4423 4.4456
December 4.4472 4.4414 4.4457