YEARLY HIGH
0.9549 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.8319 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8801 SCR

2017 MVR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MVR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.9549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 0.8319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1230 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8704 to the December average rate of 0.9042, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9549 was up 1.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9365, 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 4,775 SCR
2016 Average 4,346 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 4,159 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 615.09 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9081
0.8618
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 0.8706, compared to 0.8896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1012 SCR (High: 0.9549 / Low: 0.8537). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0236 SCR (High: 0.8864 / Low: 0.8628).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1012
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0236

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.8856) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8716), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0140 (+1.60%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.8856
2016 Avg (August) 0.8716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8858 0.8431 0.8704
February 0.8863 0.8524 0.8700
March 0.8834 0.8319 0.8688
April 0.8897 0.8466 0.8731
May 0.8864 0.8628 0.8753
June 0.8915 0.8487 0.8656
July 0.8912 0.8512 0.8744
August 0.9549 0.8537 0.8856
September 0.8931 0.8690 0.8842
October 0.9130 0.8688 0.8893
November 0.9221 0.8637 0.8999
December 0.9130 0.8706 0.9042