YEARLY HIGH
4.6760 MVR
YEARLY LOW
4.2052 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4183 MVR

2020 PEN to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 4.6760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 4.2052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4708 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6474 to the December average rate of 4.2806, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.6760 was down 0.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.7108, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,380 MVR
2019 Average 23,147 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 21,026 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,353.77 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.6851
4.2321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to MVR 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 4.5238, compared to 4.3127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2569 MVR (High: 4.5676 / Low: 4.3107). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0543 MVR (High: 4.3076 / Low: 4.2534).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2569
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0543

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1274 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 4.6474) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.6320), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0153 (+0.33%).

2020 Avg (January) 4.6474
2019 Avg (January) 4.6320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6760 4.5672 4.6474
February 4.5947 4.4898 4.5571
March 4.5676 4.3107 4.4297
April 4.5851 4.4534 4.5344
May 4.6170 4.4810 4.5295
June 4.5598 4.3570 4.4449
July 4.4047 4.3471 4.3804
August 4.3748 4.2975 4.3277
September 4.3693 4.2794 4.3331
October 4.3076 4.2534 4.2847
November 4.3053 4.2052 4.2699
December 4.3102 4.2541 4.2806