YEARLY HIGH
22.5682 MVR
YEARLY LOW
21.4237 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.8950 MVR

2018 XDR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 22.5682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 21.4237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1445 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.1513 to the December average rate of 21.5000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.5682 was up 2.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 22.0326, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 112,841 MVR
2017 Average 107,020 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 107,118 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,722.37 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.5367
21.4009
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 22.2221, compared to 21.5678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6543 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.2221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.5678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5470 MVR (High: 22.4399 / Low: 21.8928). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1316 MVR (High: 21.6787 / Low: 21.5471).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5470
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1316

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2670 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 22.4237) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.9502), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4735 (+7.03%).

2018 Avg (February) 22.4237
2017 Avg (February) 20.9502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.4399 21.8928 22.1513
February 22.5682 22.2457 22.4237
March 22.5571 22.3180 22.4421
April 22.5412 22.2184 22.3700
May 22.2210 21.8819 22.1030
June 22.0725 21.6496 21.8426
July 21.8552 21.5345 21.6717
August 21.6878 21.5016 21.5936
September 21.6787 21.5471 21.6200
October 21.6193 21.4551 21.5262
November 21.5640 21.4237 21.4955
December 21.5695 21.4282 21.5000