YEARLY HIGH
0.5970 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.5314 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5684 MVR

2018 UAH to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.5970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.5314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0656 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5409 to the December average rate of 0.5571, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5970 was down 2.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6107, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,985 MVR
2017 Average 2,903 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 2,657 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 327.91 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5973
0.5357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.5779, compared to 0.5588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0255 MVR (High: 0.5784 / Low: 0.5528). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 MVR (High: 0.5497 / Low: 0.5428).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0255
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0239 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.5897) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5750), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0147 (+2.56%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.5897
2017 Avg (April) 0.5750

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5548 0.5314 0.5409
February 0.5784 0.5528 0.5687
March 0.5962 0.5736 0.5874
April 0.5970 0.5813 0.5897
May 0.5963 0.5869 0.5922
June 0.5946 0.5817 0.5888
July 0.5880 0.5739 0.5849
August 0.5717 0.5471 0.5610
September 0.5497 0.5428 0.5470
October 0.5536 0.5449 0.5493
November 0.5614 0.5454 0.5535
December 0.5656 0.5457 0.5571