YEARLY HIGH
2.2046 MVR
YEARLY LOW
1.8514 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0635 MVR

2012 SBD to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 2.2046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.8514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3532 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9206 to the December average rate of 2.1659, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.2046 was up 13.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,023 MVR
2011 Average 8,957 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 9,257 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,765.82 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.2042
1.8948
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.9698, compared to 2.1572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2529 MVR (High: 2.1844 / Low: 1.9315). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0183 MVR (High: 2.1878 / Low: 2.1695).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2529
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0183

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0311 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0311

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 2.1638) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3332 (+18.20%).

2012 Avg (October) 2.1638
2011 Avg (October) 1.8305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9899 1.8514 1.9206
February 2.0148 1.9788 1.9980
March 1.9822 1.9604 1.9715
April 1.9884 1.9657 1.9751
May 1.9834 1.9130 1.9440
June 2.0347 1.9590 2.0097
July 2.1844 1.9315 2.0916
August 2.1878 2.1695 2.1784
September 2.1856 2.1554 2.1743
October 2.2046 2.1367 2.1638
November 2.1855 2.1400 2.1691
December 2.1760 2.1457 2.1659