YEARLY HIGH
1.1035 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.8099 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9434 MVR

2020 SZL to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.1035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.8099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2936 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0767 to the December average rate of 1.0346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1035 was down 5.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1648, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,517 MVR
2019 Average 5,351 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 4,049 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,468.15 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1012
0.8066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.9373, compared to 0.9496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1547 MVR (High: 1.0156 / Low: 0.8609). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0330 MVR (High: 0.9551 / Low: 0.9221).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1547
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0330

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.0767) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1156), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0390 (-3.49%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.0767
2019 Avg (January) 1.1156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1035 1.0464 1.0767
February 1.0493 1.0137 1.0311
March 1.0156 0.8609 0.9311
April 0.8608 0.8099 0.8312
May 0.8895 0.8263 0.8516
June 0.9365 0.8819 0.9019
July 0.9362 0.8924 0.9192
August 0.9256 0.8698 0.8960
September 0.9527 0.8991 0.9203
October 0.9551 0.9221 0.9357
November 1.0139 0.9454 0.9918
December 1.0572 1.0044 1.0346