YEARLY HIGH
38.1815 SOS
YEARLY LOW
36.8798 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.4868 SOS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MVR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 190,908 SOS
2017 Average 187,609 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 184,399 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,508.59 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

37.6869
37.1430
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.4752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.4985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9780
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2527

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (January) 37.6416
2017 Avg (January) 37.5962

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