YEARLY HIGH
2.7049 MDL
YEARLY LOW
2.3778 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4980 MDL

2020 BOB to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 2.7049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 2.3778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3270 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5125 to the December average rate of 2.4940, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.7049 was up 2.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6496, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,524 MDL
2019 Average 12,678 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 11,889 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,635.16 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.6524
2.3726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to MDL 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 2.5489, compared to 2.4470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.1517 MDL (High: 2.7049 / Low: 2.5532). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0388 MDL (High: 2.4976 / Low: 2.4589).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1517
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0388

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0811 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0811

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 2.6291) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.5522), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0769 (+3.01%).

2020 Avg (April) 2.6291
2019 Avg (April) 2.5522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5574 2.4717 2.5125
February 2.5757 2.4921 2.5390
March 2.6354 2.4968 2.5641
April 2.7049 2.5532 2.6291
May 2.6028 2.5300 2.5650
June 2.5228 2.4549 2.4838
July 2.4972 2.3909 2.4542
August 2.4172 2.3778 2.3960
September 2.4440 2.3850 2.4074
October 2.4751 2.4301 2.4491
November 2.4976 2.4589 2.4817
December 2.5190 2.4717 2.4940