YEARLY HIGH
4.5691 MVR
YEARLY LOW
3.7763 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1770 MVR

2023 ILS to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ILS to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 4.5691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 3.7763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7929 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4678 to the December average rate of 4.1961, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.5691 was down 8.74% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.0068, 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 22,846 MVR
2022 Average 22,993 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 18,881 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,964.30 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.5277
3.8092
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 4.2794, compared to 4.0746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2794
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.3429 MVR (High: 4.5280 / Low: 4.1851). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0397 MVR (High: 4.0596 / Low: 4.0199).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3429
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0397

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1704 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1704

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 4.4678) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.9265), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4587 (-9.31%).

2023 Avg (January) 4.4678
2022 Avg (January) 4.9265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5691 4.3388 4.4678
February 4.5280 4.1851 4.3343
March 4.3509 4.1820 4.2529
April 4.2932 4.1800 4.2253
May 4.2384 4.0965 4.1811
June 4.3198 4.0854 4.2150
July 4.2903 4.1269 4.1947
August 4.2240 4.0376 4.1057
September 4.0596 4.0199 4.0396
October 4.0290 3.7763 3.8691
November 4.1671 3.8314 4.0422
December 4.2768 4.1246 4.1961