2018 MVR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1373.7936 STD

YEARLY LOW

1275.2328 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1337.7588 STD

2018 MVR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MVR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 1373.7936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 1275.2328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 98.5608 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1311.0254 to the December average rate of 1362.0853, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1373.7936 was down 10.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 1537.3853, 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 6,868,968 STD

2017 Average 7,038,746 STD

Yearly Trough Low 6,376,164 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 492,803.90 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1375.2791

1277.9015

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MVR to STD 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 1312.1053, compared to 1363.4124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 51.3071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1312.1053

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1363.4124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 45.0766 STD (High: 1328.1278 / Low: 1283.0512). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8771 STD (High: 1362.4945 / Low: 1361.6174).

January Spread (Volatile) ±45.0766

November Spread (Stable) ±0.8771

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 25.0091 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -25.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1359.8773) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1402.8586), the exchange rate shifted by -42.9813 (-3.06%).

2018 Avg (June) 1359.8773

2017 Avg (June) 1402.8586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1328.1278	1283.0512	1311.0254
February	1300.2281	1275.2328	1286.0163
March	1292.2501	1279.7698	1287.3864
April	1300.7254	1280.9012	1292.3004
May	1362.9456	1318.3898	1336.0261
June	1373.7936	1342.3936	1359.8773
July	1368.0016	1348.1177	1360.5613
August	1366.9220	1360.7355	1363.6622
September	1366.9220	1361.6174	1364.8865
October	1372.6431	1361.6174	1367.1643
November	1362.4945	1361.6174	1362.1144
December	1362.5000	1360.7415	1362.0853