YEARLY HIGH
81.9123 KRW
YEARLY LOW
70.1534 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
76.4537 KRW

2020 MVR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MVR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 81.9123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 70.1534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.7589 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.4511 to the December average rate of 70.9922, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 81.9123 was up 3.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 78.7958, 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 409,562 KRW
2019 Average 377,261 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 350,767 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,794.71 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

80.2906
70.1469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR to KRW 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 78.0694, compared to 74.8381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.0694
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.8381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.5618 KRW (High: 81.9123 / Low: 76.3505). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8965 KRW (High: 77.5075 / Low: 76.6110).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.5618
August Spread (Stable) ±0.8965

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.1821 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1821

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 78.7372) against the same month in 2019 (average: 73.2757), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4615 (+7.45%).

2020 Avg (March) 78.7372
2019 Avg (March) 73.2757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 77.3590 74.7534 75.4511
February 78.8770 76.2581 77.3312
March 81.9123 76.3505 78.7372
April 80.3120 78.3877 79.2954
May 80.3249 78.6903 79.4453
June 78.9735 76.7737 78.1559
July 78.2630 77.2500 77.8478
August 77.5075 76.6110 77.0610
September 77.3877 75.5584 76.4607
October 75.6885 73.2756 74.2786
November 73.7609 71.7548 72.3881
December 72.0266 70.1534 70.9922