2018 SCR to MVR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1603 MVR

YEARLY LOW

1.0737 MVR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1341 MVR

2018 SCR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 1.1603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 1.0737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0866 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1072 to the December average rate of 1.1302, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1603 was down 3.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2021, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,802 MVR

2017 Average 5,683 MVR

Yearly Trough Low 5,368 MVR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 433.25 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1535

1.1030

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 1.1352, compared to 1.1329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1352

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0626 MVR (High: 1.1363 / Low: 1.0737). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 MVR (High: 1.1338 / Low: 1.1294).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0626

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.1339) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1495), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0156 (-1.35%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.1339

2017 Avg (February) 1.1495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1310	1.0885	1.1072
February	1.1603	1.0999	1.1339
March	1.1490	1.0963	1.1325
April	1.1569	1.1203	1.1450
May	1.1599	1.1044	1.1493
June	1.1528	1.1361	1.1434
July	1.1479	1.1346	1.1389
August	1.1382	1.1332	1.1358
September	1.1363	1.0737	1.1299
October	1.1353	1.1093	1.1308
November	1.1338	1.1294	1.1321
December	1.1346	1.1090	1.1302