YEARLY HIGH
0.5501 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.4642 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5049 MVR

2018 UYU to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.5501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.4642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0858 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5392 to the December average rate of 0.4796, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5501 was down 0.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5555, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,750 MVR
2017 Average 2,694 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 2,321 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 429.23 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5527
0.4615
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.5294, compared to 0.4804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0490 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0486 MVR (High: 0.5423 / Low: 0.4937). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 MVR (High: 0.5462 / Low: 0.5422).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0486
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0309 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.5451) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5426), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+0.48%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.5451
2017 Avg (April) 0.5426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5441 0.5342 0.5392
February 0.5453 0.5347 0.5410
March 0.5462 0.5422 0.5443
April 0.5501 0.5427 0.5451
May 0.5423 0.4937 0.5143
June 0.5007 0.4854 0.4924
July 0.5060 0.4871 0.4946
August 0.5128 0.4799 0.4949
September 0.4816 0.4642 0.4703
October 0.4715 0.4658 0.4691
November 0.4815 0.4704 0.4740
December 0.4830 0.4770 0.4796