YEARLY HIGH
0.9365 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.8249 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8693 SCR

2016 MVR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MVR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.9365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 0.8249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1116 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8546 to the December average rate of 0.8740, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9365 was up 0.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9305, 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 4,682 SCR
2015 Average 4,353 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 4,124 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 558.19 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8838
0.8519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR to SCR 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 0.8684, compared to 0.8702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8684
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0975 SCR (High: 0.9365 / Low: 0.8390). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 SCR (High: 0.8768 / Low: 0.8607).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0975
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0145 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.8756) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9184), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0428 (-4.66%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.8756
2015 Avg (February) 0.9184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8963 0.8382 0.8546
February 0.9365 0.8390 0.8756
March 0.8878 0.8515 0.8707
April 0.9292 0.8333 0.8812
May 0.9023 0.8513 0.8714
June 0.8791 0.8249 0.8569
July 0.8849 0.8391 0.8666
August 0.8871 0.8591 0.8716
September 0.8768 0.8607 0.8683
October 0.8805 0.8548 0.8678
November 0.8836 0.8563 0.8732
December 0.8864 0.8559 0.8740