YEARLY HIGH
5.5714 CDF
YEARLY LOW
4.1645 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1825 CDF

2020 MRO to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MRO to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 5.5714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 4.1645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4070 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7243 to the December average rate of 5.4755, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.5714 was up 17.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.7243, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,857 CDF
2019 Average 23,149 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 20,822 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,034.88 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.5861
4.6460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO to CDF 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 4.8827, compared to 5.4823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5996 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 1.3646 CDF (High: 5.5291 / Low: 4.1645). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 CDF (High: 4.7315 / Low: 4.7177).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.3646
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0356 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 5.4998) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.6420), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8579 (+18.48%).

2020 Avg (August) 5.4998
2019 Avg (August) 4.6420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7315 4.7177 4.7243
February 4.7507 4.7199 4.7352
March 4.7975 4.7499 4.7746
April 4.8435 4.7785 4.8131
May 5.1187 4.8435 5.0040
June 5.3857 5.1120 5.2449
July 5.5129 5.3529 5.4505
August 5.5714 5.4656 5.4998
September 5.5182 5.4790 5.4981
October 5.5120 5.0758 5.4624
November 5.5210 5.4974 5.5078
December 5.5291 4.1645 5.4755