YEARLY HIGH
0.5481 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.4954 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5061 SBD

2017 MVR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MVR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.5481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.4954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0527 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5112 to the December average rate of 0.5047, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5481 was up 2.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5372, 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 2,741 SBD
2016 Average 2,592 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,477 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 263.61 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5122
0.5004
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 0.5063, compared to 0.5060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0527 SBD (High: 0.5481 / Low: 0.4954). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 SBD (High: 0.5093 / Low: 0.5050).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0527
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.5051) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5153), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0102 (-1.98%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.5051
2016 Avg (August) 0.5153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5205 0.5066 0.5112
February 0.5078 0.4998 0.5034
March 0.5046 0.4981 0.5014
April 0.5114 0.5002 0.5065
May 0.5169 0.5043 0.5092
June 0.5109 0.4996 0.5062
July 0.5104 0.5014 0.5055
August 0.5481 0.4954 0.5051
September 0.5088 0.5007 0.5037
October 0.5093 0.5050 0.5070
November 0.5187 0.5060 0.5098
December 0.5083 0.5021 0.5047