YEARLY HIGH
1.8780 MVR
YEARLY LOW
1.8074 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8420 MVR

2023 SBD to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SBD to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 1.8780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 1.8074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0706 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8615 to the December average rate of 1.8177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.8780 was down 3.92% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.9547, 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 9,390 MVR
2022 Average 9,477 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 9,037 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 353.11 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.8733
1.8126
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 1.8550, compared to 1.8290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.0358 MVR (High: 1.8468 / Low: 1.8110). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 MVR (High: 1.8402 / Low: 1.8334).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0358
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 1.8683) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.9197), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0515 (-2.68%).

2023 Avg (March) 1.8683
2022 Avg (March) 1.9197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8699 1.8556 1.8615
February 1.8729 1.8568 1.8648
March 1.8780 1.8568 1.8683
April 1.8719 1.8417 1.8520
May 1.8495 1.8358 1.8429
June 1.8435 1.8358 1.8407
July 1.8468 1.8110 1.8380
August 1.8402 1.8334 1.8369
September 1.8466 1.8269 1.8354
October 1.8327 1.8125 1.8247
November 1.8350 1.8074 1.8211
December 1.8292 1.8108 1.8177