2018 XDR to MVR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |