2018 MVR to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MVR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MVR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 74.2467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 68.4845.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7622 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.2005 to the December average rate of 72.6992, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 74.2467 was down 7.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 80.6061, 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 KRW 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 69.6862, compared to 72.8430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1568 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 4.1858 KRW (High: 72.9695 / Low: 68.7837). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1518 KRW (High: 69.7312 / Low: 68.5794).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5818 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 73.4409) against the same month in 2017 (average: 73.5744), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1335 (-0.18%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69.7312 | 68.5794 | 69.2005 |
| February | 71.2241 | 68.8734 | 69.9428 |
| March | 70.1446 | 68.8274 | 69.3610 |
| April | 70.0032 | 68.4845 | 69.3002 |
| May | 69.9575 | 68.7764 | 69.4303 |
| June | 72.9695 | 68.7837 | 70.8822 |
| July | 73.6864 | 71.7626 | 72.7324 |
| August | 73.7805 | 71.6559 | 72.6415 |
| September | 73.5899 | 72.0375 | 72.6224 |
| October | 74.2467 | 72.2451 | 73.4409 |
| November | 73.6865 | 72.2575 | 72.9215 |
| December | 73.3163 | 71.8056 | 72.6992 |