YEARLY HIGH
129.1558 CDF
YEARLY LOW
96.2271 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
119.9364 CDF

2020 MVR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MVR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 129.1558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 96.2271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.9287 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 109.1304 to the December average rate of 126.8247, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 129.1558 was up 17.97% compared to the 2019 peak of 109.4843, 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 645,779 CDF
2019 Average 535,120 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 481,136 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164,643.50 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

129.4962
107.2790
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 112.8358, compared to 127.0370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.2012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 112.8358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.0370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 31.8643 CDF (High: 128.0914 / Low: 96.2271). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3906 CDF (High: 109.3304 / Low: 108.9398).

December Spread (Volatile) ±31.8643
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3906

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 0.8279 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 127.4388) against the same month in 2019 (average: 107.1619), the exchange rate shifted by +20.2769 (+18.92%).

2020 Avg (August) 127.4388
2019 Avg (August) 107.1619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 109.3304 108.9398 109.1304
February 110.1375 108.9205 109.4033
March 111.2138 109.3488 110.3468
April 111.9174 110.7745 111.4339
May 118.2765 111.5574 115.4476
June 124.8515 117.7305 121.2529
July 127.7995 124.0104 126.3200
August 129.1558 126.6199 127.4388
September 127.8391 127.0130 127.4108
October 127.6952 117.5909 126.5829
November 127.9870 127.3561 127.6448
December 128.0914 96.2271 126.8247