YEARLY HIGH
2.2468 MVR
YEARLY LOW
2.1772 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2129 MVR

2016 BOB to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 2.2468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 2.1772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0696 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2160 to the December average rate of 2.2132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2468 was up 0.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2352, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,234 MVR
2015 Average 11,071 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 10,886 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 348.19 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2359
2.1914
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 2.2201, compared to 2.2057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0452 MVR (High: 2.2288 / Low: 2.1836). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0169 MVR (High: 2.2138 / Low: 2.1969).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0452
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 2.2322) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.2086), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0236 (+1.07%).

2016 Avg (March) 2.2322
2015 Avg (March) 2.2086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2227 2.2049 2.2160
February 2.2313 2.2065 2.2192
March 2.2468 2.2180 2.2322
April 2.2362 2.2018 2.2183
May 2.2252 2.2035 2.2171
June 2.2288 2.1836 2.2182
July 2.2166 2.1926 2.2029
August 2.2035 2.1772 2.1951
September 2.2138 2.1969 2.2063
October 2.2181 2.1985 2.2077
November 2.2263 2.1920 2.2092
December 2.2299 2.1955 2.2132