YEARLY HIGH
0.6942 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.4037 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6900 MRO

2018 SYP to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 0.6942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.4037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2905 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6890 to the December average rate of 0.6932, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6942 was down 59.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7043, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,471 MRO
2017 Average 6,463 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 2,019 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,452.35 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6954
0.6726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP to MRO 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 0.6903, compared to 0.6897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6903
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2904 MRO (High: 0.6942 / Low: 0.4037). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MRO (High: 0.6934 / Low: 0.6930).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2904
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0190 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.6924) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9921), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2996 (-30.20%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.6924
2017 Avg (August) 0.9921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6902 0.6862 0.6890
February 0.6913 0.6892 0.6901
March 0.6922 0.6893 0.6906
April 0.6932 0.6849 0.6903
May 0.6922 0.6897 0.6908
June 0.6922 0.6899 0.6908
July 0.6926 0.6898 0.6913
August 0.6942 0.6897 0.6924
September 0.6942 0.6922 0.6935
October 0.6942 0.4037 0.6745
November 0.6934 0.6930 0.6932
December 0.6936 0.6927 0.6932