YEARLY HIGH
0.0432 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0395 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0417 XDR

2020 MDL to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MDL to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.0432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 0.0395.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0417 to the December average rate of 0.0404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0432 was up 2.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0422, 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 216 XDR
2019 Average 206 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 197 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.77 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0431
0.0402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to XDR 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 0.0415, compared to 0.0419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0415
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0022 XDR (High: 0.0417 / Low: 0.0395). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 XDR (High: 0.0408 / Low: 0.0402).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.0428) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0413), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+3.61%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.0428
2019 Avg (August) 0.0413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0423 0.0410 0.0417
February 0.0422 0.0412 0.0416
March 0.0419 0.0403 0.0413
April 0.0417 0.0395 0.0405
May 0.0418 0.0407 0.0414
June 0.0427 0.0418 0.0422
July 0.0430 0.0421 0.0425
August 0.0432 0.0425 0.0428
September 0.0429 0.0421 0.0426
October 0.0423 0.0414 0.0419
November 0.0417 0.0407 0.0411
December 0.0408 0.0402 0.0404