YEARLY HIGH
1.1035 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.8099 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9435 MVR

2020 LSL to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.1035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.8099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2936 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0766 to the December average rate of 1.0353, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1035 was down 5.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1653, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,517 MVR
2019 Average 5,351 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 4,049 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,468.08 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1012
0.8068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.9373, compared to 0.9497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1533 MVR (High: 1.0146 / Low: 0.8613). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0333 MVR (High: 0.9524 / Low: 0.9191).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1533
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0333

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.0766) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1153), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0386 (-3.46%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.0766
2019 Avg (January) 1.1153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1035 1.0460 1.0766
February 1.0474 1.0071 1.0316
March 1.0146 0.8613 0.9308
April 0.8575 0.8099 0.8313
May 0.8888 0.8262 0.8523
June 0.9338 0.8870 0.9011
July 0.9362 0.8964 0.9194
August 0.9259 0.8701 0.8963
September 0.9518 0.8992 0.9203
October 0.9524 0.9191 0.9355
November 1.0135 0.9468 0.9912
December 1.0573 1.0040 1.0353