YEARLY HIGH
2.2110 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.3230 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8652 MVR

2018 SDG to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 2.2110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.3230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8881 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1966 to the December average rate of 0.3247, the exchange rate registered a net change of -85.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2110 was down 9.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4405, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,055 MVR
2017 Average 11,634 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 1,615 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,440.32 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3839
0.1371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.1011, compared to 0.6292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4719 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.3401 MVR (High: 2.1912 / Low: 0.8511). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 MVR (High: 0.3254 / Low: 0.3230).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.3401
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.2084 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.1966) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3885), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1918 (-8.03%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.1966
2017 Avg (January) 2.3885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2110 2.1880 2.1966
February 2.1912 0.8511 0.9882
March 0.8584 0.8497 0.8543
April 0.8589 0.8478 0.8523
May 0.8629 0.8504 0.8583
June 0.8618 0.8525 0.8568
July 0.8638 0.8533 0.8567
August 0.8594 0.8526 0.8566
September 0.8590 0.8530 0.8557
October 0.8562 0.3237 0.5573
November 0.3273 0.3236 0.3243
December 0.3254 0.3230 0.3247