YEARLY HIGH
0.0143 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.0122 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0131 MVR

2020 KRW to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.0143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.0122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0133 to the December average rate of 0.0141, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0143 was up 2.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,272 MVR
2019 Average 66,310 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 61,041 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,231.52 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0142
0.0124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0128, compared to 0.0134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0009 MVR (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0122). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MVR (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0129).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0141) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0132), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+6.91%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0141
2019 Avg (December) 0.0132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0134 0.0129 0.0133
February 0.0131 0.0127 0.0129
March 0.0131 0.0122 0.0127
April 0.0128 0.0125 0.0126
May 0.0127 0.0124 0.0126
June 0.0130 0.0127 0.0128
July 0.0129 0.0128 0.0128
August 0.0131 0.0129 0.0130
September 0.0132 0.0129 0.0131
October 0.0136 0.0132 0.0135
November 0.0139 0.0136 0.0138
December 0.0143 0.0139 0.0141