YEARLY HIGH
35.4999 SOS
YEARLY LOW
31.3207 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.7199 SOS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 177,500 SOS
2019 Average 165,503 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 156,603 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,896.34 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

35.3352
31.7361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.0481
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.3917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.7599
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5644

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (August) 35.0353
2019 Avg (August) 32.8114

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