YEARLY HIGH
1.3391 MVR
YEARLY LOW
1.0205 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1755 MVR

2018 NAD to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1.3391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 1.0205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3186 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2643 to the December average rate of 1.0859, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3391 was up 6.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2534, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,696 MVR
2017 Average 5,805 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 5,102 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,593.21 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3303
1.0305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD to MVR 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 1.2592, compared to 1.0918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1674 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2592
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1175 MVR (High: 1.2323 / Low: 1.1148). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0441 MVR (High: 1.3279 / Low: 1.2839).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1175
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0441

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0709 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0709

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.3053) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1708), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1346 (+11.49%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.3053
2017 Avg (February) 1.1708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3065 1.2343 1.2643
February 1.3391 1.2670 1.3053
March 1.3279 1.2839 1.3036
April 1.3023 1.2421 1.2749
May 1.2693 1.2173 1.2389
June 1.2323 1.1148 1.1680
July 1.1759 1.1131 1.1466
August 1.1645 1.0630 1.1026
September 1.0913 1.0205 1.0555
October 1.0893 1.0365 1.0639
November 1.1285 1.0677 1.0962
December 1.1309 1.0612 1.0859