YEARLY HIGH
0.0175 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.0161 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0166 MRO

2020 STD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the STD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 0.0161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0166 to the December average rate of 0.0173, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0175 was up 3.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0170, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88 MRO
2019 Average 84 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 81 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.90 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0174
0.0160
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD to MRO 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 0.0163, compared to 0.0169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0005 MRO (High: 0.0167 / Low: 0.0162). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MRO (High: 0.0166 / Low: 0.0166).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0173) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0166), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+4.30%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0173
2019 Avg (December) 0.0166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0166 0.0166 0.0166
February 0.0166 0.0162 0.0163
March 0.0162 0.0161 0.0162
April 0.0162 0.0161 0.0162
May 0.0162 0.0162 0.0162
June 0.0162 0.0162 0.0162
July 0.0167 0.0162 0.0164
August 0.0170 0.0167 0.0169
September 0.0171 0.0170 0.0170
October 0.0171 0.0170 0.0170
November 0.0171 0.0170 0.0170
December 0.0175 0.0171 0.0173