YEARLY HIGH
5.4964 MVR
YEARLY LOW
4.8480 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0988 MVR

2026 ILS to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 5.4964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.8480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6484 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9156 to the December average rate of 5.0474, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.4964 was up 13.03% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.8629, 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 27,482 MVR
2025 Average 22,358 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 24,240 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,242.05 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.4898
4.8634
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 5.1068, compared to 5.0747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.3492 MVR (High: 5.4959 / Low: 5.1467). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MVR (High: 5.0474 / Low: 5.0474).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3492
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1812 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 5.4376) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.3344), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1032 (+25.45%).

2026 Avg (May) 5.4376
2025 Avg (May) 4.3344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0022 4.8480 4.9156
February 5.0426 4.9230 4.9767
March 5.0398 4.8809 4.9598
April 5.2267 4.9097 5.0950
May 5.4964 5.2501 5.4376
June 5.4959 5.1467 5.2564
July 5.1832 5.0235 5.1021
August 5.0474 5.0474 5.0474