YEARLY HIGH
11.6501 MVR
YEARLY LOW
10.5708 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1881 MVR

2020 SGD to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SGD to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 11.6501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 10.5708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0793 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4407 to the December average rate of 11.5708, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.6501 was up 1.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.5252, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,251 MVR
2019 Average 56,612 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 52,854 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,396.56 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.6448
10.7576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 11.0487, compared to 11.3275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2789 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6869 MVR (High: 11.2577 / Low: 10.5708). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1177 MVR (High: 11.3903 / Low: 11.2727).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6869
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3176 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 11.5708) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.3844), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1864 (+1.64%).

2020 Avg (December) 11.5708
2019 Avg (December) 11.3844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.4850 11.3270 11.4407
February 11.3304 10.9807 11.1231
March 11.2577 10.5708 10.9085
April 10.9489 10.6952 10.8316
May 10.9719 10.8449 10.9087
June 11.1949 11.0062 11.0795
July 11.2297 11.0378 11.1005
August 11.3469 11.1955 11.2522
September 11.3535 11.1886 11.2741
October 11.3903 11.2727 11.3296
November 11.5131 11.2674 11.4380
December 11.6501 11.5110 11.5708