YEARLY HIGH
0.5328 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5002 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5102 SBD

2018 MVR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.5328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.5002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0326 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5044 to the December average rate of 0.5230, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5328 was down 2.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5481, 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 2,664 SBD
2017 Average 2,531 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,501 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162.98 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5251
0.5004
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR to SBD 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 0.5052, compared to 0.5153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0186 SBD (High: 0.5328 / Low: 0.5143). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 SBD (High: 0.5123 / Low: 0.5103).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0186
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.5230) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5047), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0183 (+3.62%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.5230
2017 Avg (December) 0.5047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5106 0.5013 0.5044
February 0.5043 0.5008 0.5024
March 0.5050 0.5011 0.5028
April 0.5068 0.5013 0.5045
May 0.5104 0.5002 0.5050
June 0.5175 0.5082 0.5122
July 0.5178 0.5073 0.5128
August 0.5123 0.5100 0.5111
September 0.5123 0.5103 0.5115
October 0.5196 0.5119 0.5155
November 0.5190 0.5106 0.5175
December 0.5328 0.5143 0.5230