YEARLY HIGH
5.7640 MVR
YEARLY LOW
5.6983 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7137 MVR

2018 XCD to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 5.7640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 5.6983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0657 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6995 to the December average rate of 5.7186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.7640 was down 0.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.7761, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,820 MVR
2017 Average 28,553 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 28,492 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 328.39 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.7407
5.6958
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 5.7149, compared to 5.7124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0612 MVR (High: 5.7595 / Low: 5.6984). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 MVR (High: 5.7020 / Low: 5.6984).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0612
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 5.7370) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.7251), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0119 (+0.21%).

2018 Avg (May) 5.7370
2017 Avg (May) 5.7251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7020 5.6984 5.6995
February 5.7205 5.6984 5.7117
March 5.7205 5.6984 5.7166
April 5.7595 5.6984 5.7087
May 5.7640 5.7169 5.7370
June 5.7390 5.6984 5.7158
July 5.7522 5.6983 5.7086
August 5.7242 5.6983 5.7117
September 5.7205 5.6983 5.7068
October 5.7205 5.6983 5.7103
November 5.7205 5.7165 5.7184
December 5.7242 5.7168 5.7186