YEARLY HIGH
0.1631 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.1514 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1558 MDL

2018 VUV to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.1631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.1514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1610 to the December average rate of 0.1549, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1631 was down 12.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1873, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 816 MDL
2017 Average 862 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 757 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.45 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1618
0.1524
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV to MDL 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 0.1574, compared to 0.1541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0066 MDL (High: 0.1631 / Low: 0.1565). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 MDL (High: 0.1559 / Low: 0.1536).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1589) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1860), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0271 (-14.56%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1589
2017 Avg (February) 0.1860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1628 0.1595 0.1610
February 0.1631 0.1565 0.1589
March 0.1588 0.1548 0.1572
April 0.1565 0.1539 0.1554
May 0.1577 0.1524 0.1549
June 0.1585 0.1554 0.1569
July 0.1564 0.1520 0.1540
August 0.1549 0.1521 0.1533
September 0.1559 0.1536 0.1549
October 0.1562 0.1514 0.1532
November 0.1559 0.1529 0.1545
December 0.1564 0.1523 0.1549