YEARLY HIGH
1.3370 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.9973 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1745 MVR

2018 SZL to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 1.3370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.9973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3397 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2630 to the December average rate of 1.0859, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3370 was up 6.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,685 MVR
2017 Average 5,803 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 4,987 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,698.55 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3298
1.0208
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 1.2582, compared to 1.0908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1674 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1160 MVR (High: 1.2321 / Low: 1.1161). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0415 MVR (High: 1.3264 / Low: 1.2849).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1160
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0415

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0703 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.3035) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1708), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1327 (+11.34%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.3035
2017 Avg (February) 1.1708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2995 1.2296 1.2630
February 1.3370 1.2673 1.3035
March 1.3264 1.2849 1.3041
April 1.3043 1.2422 1.2762
May 1.2651 1.2155 1.2363
June 1.2321 1.1161 1.1661
July 1.1788 1.1131 1.1507
August 1.1637 1.0556 1.1023
September 1.0908 0.9973 1.0465
October 1.0898 1.0338 1.0629
November 1.1276 1.0624 1.0968
December 1.1310 1.0615 1.0859