2018 SGD to MVR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.8233 MVR

YEARLY LOW

11.1265 MVR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.4496 MVR

2018 SGD to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 11.8233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 11.1265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6968 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6546 to the December average rate of 11.2723, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.8233 was up 2.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.5167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,116 MVR

2017 Average 55,915 MVR

Yearly Trough Low 55,633 MVR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,483.85 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.8030

11.1290

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SGD 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 11.6424, compared to 11.2568 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3856 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6424

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2568

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.3736 MVR (High: 11.6349 / Low: 11.2613). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1107 MVR (High: 11.2985 / Low: 11.1878).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3736

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1463 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 11.7234) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.0415), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6819 (+6.18%).

2018 Avg (April) 11.7234

2017 Avg (April) 11.0415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.7871	11.5142	11.6546
February	11.8080	11.5664	11.6949
March	11.8103	11.6916	11.7469
April	11.8233	11.6409	11.7234
May	11.6283	11.5031	11.5771
June	11.6349	11.2613	11.4576
July	11.4508	11.2563	11.3211
August	11.3497	11.1945	11.2760
September	11.2985	11.1878	11.2470
October	11.2405	11.1265	11.1852
November	11.2786	11.1584	11.2392
December	11.3444	11.2215	11.2723