YEARLY HIGH
4.8153 MVR
YEARLY LOW
4.5499 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6999 MVR

2018 PEN to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 4.8153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 4.5499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2654 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7897 to the December average rate of 4.5935, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.8153 was up 0.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.8058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,077 MVR
2017 Average 23,669 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 22,749 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,327.14 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.8105
4.5601
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 4.7553, compared to 4.6446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0974 MVR (High: 4.7962 / Low: 4.6989). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0435 MVR (High: 4.6072 / Low: 4.5636).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0974
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0435

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0504 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 4.7764) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.7504), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0259 (+0.55%).

2018 Avg (April) 4.7764
2017 Avg (April) 4.7504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8143 4.7566 4.7897
February 4.7962 4.6989 4.7513
March 4.8042 4.7225 4.7537
April 4.8153 4.7490 4.7764
May 4.7627 4.7107 4.7374
June 4.7589 4.6946 4.7232
July 4.7535 4.6802 4.7096
August 4.7203 4.6493 4.6917
September 4.6841 4.6142 4.6603
October 4.6593 4.5893 4.6314
November 4.6072 4.5636 4.5810
December 4.6278 4.5499 4.5935