2020 MVR to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MVR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |