YEARLY HIGH
0.4497 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.4420 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4474 BOB

2020 MVR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MVR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 0.4497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.4420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4474 to the December average rate of 0.4473, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4497 was down 0.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4505, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,249 BOB
2019 Average 2,237 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 2,210 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.74 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4486
0.4455
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR to BOB 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 0.4468, compared to 0.4480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0062 BOB (High: 0.4485 / Low: 0.4423). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BOB (High: 0.4486 / Low: 0.4474).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.4471) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4482), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-0.24%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.4471
2019 Avg (April) 0.4482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4492 0.4462 0.4474
February 0.4494 0.4456 0.4475
March 0.4485 0.4423 0.4459
April 0.4497 0.4439 0.4471
May 0.4475 0.4420 0.4457
June 0.4494 0.4451 0.4473
July 0.4492 0.4473 0.4484
August 0.4497 0.4467 0.4481
September 0.4486 0.4474 0.4482
October 0.4489 0.4473 0.4482
November 0.4494 0.4468 0.4478
December 0.4496 0.4444 0.4473