2020 MDL to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 MDL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the MDL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 35.4999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 31.3207.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1793 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.4047 to the December average rate of 33.7910, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 35.4999 was up 3.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 34.3101, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
MDL to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 33.0481, compared to 34.3917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3436 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.7599 SOS (High: 33.7572 / Low: 31.9973). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5644 SOS (High: 34.0791 / Low: 33.5148).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9469 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 35.0353) against the same month in 2019 (average: 32.8114), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2239 (+6.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.8957 | 32.7999 | 33.4047 |
| February | 33.8442 | 32.5700 | 33.1891 |
| March | 33.7572 | 31.9973 | 32.9829 |
| April | 32.9631 | 31.3207 | 32.0361 |
| May | 33.2737 | 32.3724 | 32.8188 |
| June | 34.1673 | 33.3167 | 33.8568 |
| July | 35.3299 | 33.6387 | 34.2651 |
| August | 35.4999 | 34.6598 | 35.0353 |
| September | 35.4245 | 34.3450 | 34.9464 |
| October | 34.7378 | 33.9508 | 34.3614 |
| November | 34.2627 | 33.6186 | 33.9511 |
| December | 34.0791 | 33.5148 | 33.7910 |