YEARLY HIGH
1437.3227 STD
YEARLY LOW
1324.0258 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1394.8639 STD

2020 MVR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MVR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 1437.3227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1324.0258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 113.2969 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1395.0934 to the December average rate of 1341.3163, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1437.3227 was up 2.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 1404.6129, 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 7,186,613 STD
2019 Average 6,899,955 STD
Yearly Trough Low 6,620,129 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 566,484.37 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1439.8326
1332.3603
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR to STD 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 1421.3124, compared to 1368.4154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 52.8970 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1421.3124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1368.4154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 41.1462 STD (High: 1428.6117 / Low: 1387.4655). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0076 STD (High: 1396.2735 / Low: 1393.2659).

July Spread (Volatile) ±41.1462
January Spread (Stable) ±3.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 44.6280 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -44.6280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1430.8766) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1361.7554), the exchange rate shifted by +69.1212 (+5.08%).

2020 Avg (March) 1430.8766
2019 Avg (March) 1361.7554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1396.2735 1393.2659 1395.0934
February 1432.9287 1394.6177 1419.8771
March 1437.3227 1419.0973 1430.8766
April 1436.3900 1426.3061 1430.2533
May 1427.2293 1422.6030 1424.9879
June 1431.8294 1421.6858 1426.7861
July 1428.6117 1387.4655 1414.9957
August 1388.3664 1361.0064 1370.3677
September 1365.8320 1351.9248 1360.8447
October 1365.7082 1357.5122 1362.6766
November 1366.2956 1356.2975 1360.2914
December 1357.1782 1324.0258 1341.3163