2018 MVR to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MVR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MVR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 38.1815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 36.8798.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3017 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.6416 to the December average rate of 37.5252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 38.1815 was down 6.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 40.8738, 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 SOS 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 37.4752, compared to 37.4985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0233 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.9780 SOS (High: 38.1815 / Low: 37.2035). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2021 SOS (High: 37.6070 / Low: 37.4049).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2527 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 37.6416) against the same month in 2017 (average: 37.5962), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0453 (+0.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.1815 | 37.2035 | 37.6416 |
| February | 37.8568 | 37.3989 | 37.6287 |
| March | 37.8635 | 37.4020 | 37.6034 |
| April | 37.8004 | 36.9987 | 37.4410 |
| May | 37.5929 | 36.8798 | 37.1883 |
| June | 37.7270 | 36.9676 | 37.3482 |
| July | 37.6623 | 37.2043 | 37.4816 |
| August | 37.6111 | 37.2805 | 37.4616 |
| September | 37.6070 | 37.4049 | 37.4970 |
| October | 37.6623 | 37.2504 | 37.5419 |
| November | 37.6051 | 37.1203 | 37.4836 |
| December | 37.6195 | 37.3433 | 37.5252 |