YEARLY HIGH
1.9826 MVR
YEARLY LOW
1.8615 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9293 MVR

2016 SBD to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.9826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.8615.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1211 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8799 to the December average rate of 1.9414, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9826 was down 2.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0337, 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 9,913 MVR
2015 Average 9,730 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 9,308 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 605.45 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9689
1.8718
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 1.9200, compared to 1.9387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0785 MVR (High: 1.9826 / Low: 1.9040). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 MVR (High: 1.9694 / Low: 1.9538).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0785
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0331 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0331

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.9414) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8920), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0495 (+2.61%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.9414
2015 Avg (December) 1.8920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8934 1.8615 1.8799
February 1.8976 1.8660 1.8829
March 1.9440 1.8793 1.9149
April 1.9525 1.8976 1.9236
May 1.9694 1.9538 1.9608
June 1.9667 1.8942 1.9575
July 1.9359 1.9076 1.9244
August 1.9568 1.9226 1.9407
September 1.9632 1.9332 1.9469
October 1.9569 1.9317 1.9466
November 1.9609 1.9008 1.9321
December 1.9826 1.9040 1.9414