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MVR

Maldivian Rufiyaa

MVR · Maldives

40
Moderate
Risk
Historical Scores
374450Jul 2021Jul 2023May 2026
What does this mean for you?

The Maldivian Rufiyaa is in decent shape overall, scoring 40 out of 100. There are some areas to watch, but no immediate danger. Your money is holding its value reasonably well compared to most currencies.

You only need about 2.9%/yr to stay ahead. A basic savings account is enough. Calculator ↓

Inflation
1.4%
Debt / GDP
57.3%
GDP Growth
3.5%
FX Volatility
0.2
Governance
Not available
Reserves
1.3 mo
Analysis
What's working well
Prices are stable — your money holds its value well
Economy is growing healthily
What to watch out for
Restrictions on moving your money out of the country
The country is spending much more abroad than it earns — relies on foreign money flowing in
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Savings Impact Calculator

MVR
Holding cash in MVR1.4% inflation
MVR 933−MVR 67 (7% purchasing power lost)
Your MVR 1,000 buys 7% less in 5 years
What if you invested MVR 1,000 instead? (5yr, in MVR terms)
Hold USD Cash
MVR 859
−MVR 141
-3.0%/yr net in MVR
S&P 500
MVR 1611
+MVR 611
range: MVR 734–MVR 3176
10% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±16% vol
Gold
MVR 1469
+MVR 469
range: MVR 418–MVR 4007
8% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±24% vol
Bitcoin
MVR 3052
+MVR 2052
range: MVR 180–MVR 18.4k
25% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±54% vol

All values in MVR. USD-denominated assets (S&P 500, Gold, Bitcoin) include an estimated FX gain of ~0.0%/yr based on the inflation differential between Maldives (1.4%) and the US (~3%). This uses purchasing power parity as a long-run approximation — actual FX movements can differ significantly in the short term. S&P 500 based on 1957-2024, Gold on 2000-2024, Bitcoin on 2015-2024. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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