YEARLY HIGH
1.4152 MXN
YEARLY LOW
1.0516 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2462 MXN

2020 MDL to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MDL to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1.4152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 1.0516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3636 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0824 to the December average rate of 1.1604, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.4152 was up 23.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1502, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,076 MXN
2019 Average 5,494 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 5,258 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,817.81 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3660
1.0470
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 1.2306, compared to 1.2617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3025 MXN (High: 1.4152 / Low: 1.1127). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0401 MXN (High: 1.1834 / Low: 1.1434).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3025
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0401

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 0.0647 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.2636) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1213), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1424 (+12.70%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.2636
2019 Avg (March) 1.1213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1101 1.0630 1.0824
February 1.1172 1.0516 1.0736
March 1.4152 1.1127 1.2636
April 1.3659 1.2854 1.3360
May 1.3931 1.2604 1.3257
June 1.3533 1.2483 1.3021
July 1.3469 1.2968 1.3216
August 1.3711 1.3087 1.3394
September 1.3422 1.2651 1.3012
October 1.2952 1.2298 1.2563
November 1.2561 1.1619 1.1916
December 1.1834 1.1434 1.1604