YEARLY HIGH
4.4728 MVR
YEARLY LOW
4.1278 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3355 MVR

2019 ILS to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4.4728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 4.1278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3450 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2008 to the December average rate of 4.4448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.4728 was down 1.52% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.5419, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,364 MVR
2018 Average 21,493 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 20,639 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,725.22 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.4692
4.1764
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 4.2711, compared to 4.3999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2711
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.1405 MVR (High: 4.2683 / Low: 4.1278). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0552 MVR (High: 4.4728 / Low: 4.4176).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1405
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0552

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0276 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 4.4448) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.1172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3276 (+7.96%).

2019 Avg (December) 4.4448
2018 Avg (December) 4.1172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2683 4.1278 4.2008
February 4.2914 4.2272 4.2640
March 4.3037 4.2372 4.2726
April 4.3245 4.2528 4.2943
May 4.3271 4.2530 4.2949
June 4.3318 4.2722 4.2999
July 4.4198 4.3222 4.3574
August 4.4603 4.3552 4.4068
September 4.4306 4.3407 4.3792
October 4.4410 4.3457 4.3833
November 4.4557 4.3823 4.4278
December 4.4728 4.4176 4.4448