2018 SBD to MVR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9991 MVR

YEARLY LOW

1.8768 MVR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9602 MVR

2018 SBD to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 1.9991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.8768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1223 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9827 to the December average rate of 1.9122, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9991 was down 0.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0187, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,996 MVR

2017 Average 9,879 MVR

Yearly Trough Low 9,384 MVR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 611.50 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9982

1.9043

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SBD 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 1.9794, compared to 1.9410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9794

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0677 MVR (High: 1.9445 / Low: 1.8768). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 MVR (High: 1.9597 / Low: 1.9521).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0677

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0277 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 1.9801) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9639), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0162 (+0.82%).

2018 Avg (May) 1.9801

2017 Avg (May) 1.9639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9947	1.9586	1.9827
February	1.9966	1.9828	1.9904
March	1.9958	1.9804	1.9887
April	1.9950	1.9733	1.9821
May	1.9991	1.9593	1.9801
June	1.9678	1.9323	1.9524
July	1.9713	1.9314	1.9501
August	1.9609	1.9521	1.9566
September	1.9597	1.9521	1.9550
October	1.9533	1.9247	1.9398
November	1.9584	1.9269	1.9323
December	1.9445	1.8768	1.9122