YEARLY HIGH
0.5372 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5044 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5184 SBD

2016 MVR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MVR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.5372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.5044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0328 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5320 to the December average rate of 0.5151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5372 was up 0.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5341, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,686 SBD
2015 Average 2,570 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,522 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164.05 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5342
0.5078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR to SBD 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 0.5210, compared to 0.5158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0208 SBD (High: 0.5252 / Low: 0.5044). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 SBD (High: 0.5118 / Low: 0.5078).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0208
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5320) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4983), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0336 (+6.75%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5320
2015 Avg (January) 0.4983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5372 0.5282 0.5320
February 0.5359 0.5270 0.5311
March 0.5321 0.5144 0.5223
April 0.5270 0.5122 0.5199
May 0.5118 0.5078 0.5100
June 0.5279 0.5085 0.5109
July 0.5242 0.5166 0.5196
August 0.5201 0.5110 0.5153
September 0.5173 0.5094 0.5136
October 0.5177 0.5110 0.5137
November 0.5261 0.5100 0.5176
December 0.5252 0.5044 0.5151