YEARLY HIGH
2.4405 MVR
YEARLY LOW
2.1200 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3272 MVR

2017 SDG to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 2.4405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 2.1200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3205 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3885 to the December average rate of 2.2898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.4405 was down 3.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,203 MVR
2016 Average 12,387 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 10,600 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,602.72 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4091
2.2789
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 2.3505, compared to 2.3039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2103 MVR (High: 2.3303 / Low: 2.1200). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 MVR (High: 2.3131 / Low: 2.2970).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2103
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0481 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 2.3578) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.5041), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1463 (-5.84%).

2017 Avg (March) 2.3578
2016 Avg (March) 2.5041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4089 2.3492 2.3885
February 2.4262 2.3150 2.3982
March 2.4405 2.3050 2.3578
April 2.3265 2.2983 2.3097
May 2.3445 2.2944 2.3174
June 2.3480 2.3175 2.3315
July 2.3412 2.3102 2.3212
August 2.3303 2.1200 2.2994
September 2.3137 2.2969 2.3064
October 2.3131 2.2970 2.3063
November 2.3101 2.2844 2.3004
December 2.3210 2.1976 2.2898