YEARLY HIGH
1.2021 MVR
YEARLY LOW
1.0472 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1367 MVR

2017 SCR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 1.2021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 1.0472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1549 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1490 to the December average rate of 1.1061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2021 was down 0.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,010 MVR
2016 Average 5,754 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 5,236 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 774.31 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1603
1.1011
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 1.1489, compared to 1.1245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1242 MVR (High: 1.1714 / Low: 1.0472). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0309 MVR (High: 1.1590 / Low: 1.1281).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1242
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0309

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.1512) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1487), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+0.22%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.1512
2016 Avg (March) 1.1487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1862 1.1289 1.1490
February 1.1731 1.1283 1.1495
March 1.2021 1.1320 1.1512
April 1.1812 1.1240 1.1455
May 1.1590 1.1281 1.1425
June 1.1783 1.1217 1.1554
July 1.1748 1.1221 1.1437
August 1.1714 1.0472 1.1299
September 1.1508 1.1197 1.1311
October 1.1510 1.0952 1.1247
November 1.1578 1.0845 1.1115
December 1.1487 1.0953 1.1061