YEARLY HIGH
0.5658 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.4357 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4959 MDL

2020 ETB to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 0.5658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1302 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5420 to the December average rate of 0.4443, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5658 was down 10.81% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,829 MDL
2019 Average 3,002 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 2,178 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 650.76 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5589
0.4338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.5337, compared to 0.4582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5337
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0311 MDL (High: 0.5658 / Low: 0.5347). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 MDL (High: 0.4588 / Low: 0.4482).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0311
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0255 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.5485) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6130), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0645 (-10.52%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.5485
2019 Avg (April) 0.6130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5531 0.5320 0.5420
February 0.5567 0.5371 0.5470
March 0.5496 0.5317 0.5416
April 0.5658 0.5347 0.5485
May 0.5376 0.5104 0.5243
June 0.5090 0.4853 0.4988
July 0.4956 0.4693 0.4817
August 0.4748 0.4580 0.4627
September 0.4596 0.4489 0.4537
October 0.4588 0.4482 0.4545
November 0.4624 0.4472 0.4520
December 0.4516 0.4357 0.4443