YEARLY HIGH
2.5779 MXN
YEARLY LOW
1.9063 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2618 MXN

2020 MAD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MAD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 2.5779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 1.9063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6716 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9571 to the December average rate of 2.2212, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.5779 was up 22.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.1078, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,890 MXN
2019 Average 10,009 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 9,531 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,358.21 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.4446
1.9027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD to MXN 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 2.2149, compared to 2.3087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0937 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5455 MXN (High: 2.5779 / Low: 2.0324). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0412 MXN (High: 1.9792 / Low: 1.9379).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5455
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0412

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0743 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.3048) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.0031), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3017 (+15.06%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.3048
2019 Avg (March) 2.0031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9792 1.9379 1.9571
February 2.0436 1.9063 1.9479
March 2.5779 2.0324 2.3048
April 2.5079 2.2826 2.3904
May 2.5244 2.2529 2.3815
June 2.3749 2.2208 2.3080
July 2.3909 2.3088 2.3454
August 2.4284 2.3745 2.3995
September 2.4201 2.2593 2.3454
October 2.3641 2.2802 2.3074
November 2.3122 2.1934 2.2332
December 2.2607 2.1568 2.2212