YEARLY HIGH
1.2274 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.7261 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9185 MVR

2020 SCR to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 1.2274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.7261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5012 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1313 to the December average rate of 0.7272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2274 was down 1.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2492, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,137 MVR
2019 Average 5,646 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 3,631 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,506.09 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1717
0.6868
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 1.0185, compared to 0.8184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.2386 MVR (High: 1.1199 / Low: 0.8813). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 MVR (High: 0.8614 / Low: 0.8565).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2386
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1814 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1814

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.1307) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1289), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+0.16%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.1307
2019 Avg (March) 1.1289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2050 1.1234 1.1313
February 1.1677 1.1167 1.1309
March 1.2274 1.0921 1.1307
April 1.1199 0.8813 0.9493
May 0.9634 0.8539 0.8900
June 0.9163 0.8721 0.8789
July 0.8756 0.8595 0.8723
August 0.8658 0.8349 0.8625
September 0.8614 0.8565 0.8582
October 0.8572 0.7969 0.8338
November 0.7972 0.7400 0.7567
December 0.7400 0.7261 0.7272