YEARLY HIGH
0.9509 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.7066 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8077 MDL

2020 MXN to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MXN to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.9509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.7066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2443 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9240 to the December average rate of 0.8619, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9509 was down 0.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 47,545 MDL
2019 Average 45,528 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 35,331 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,214.44 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9502
0.7282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN to MDL 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 0.8205, compared to 0.7950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1921 MDL (High: 0.8987 / Low: 0.7066). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0287 MDL (High: 0.7711 / Low: 0.7425).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1921
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0287

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 0.1366 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.9317) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8911), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0407 (+4.56%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.9317
2019 Avg (February) 0.8911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9408 0.9008 0.9240
February 0.9509 0.8951 0.9317
March 0.8987 0.7066 0.7951
April 0.7780 0.7321 0.7488
May 0.7934 0.7178 0.7550
June 0.8011 0.7389 0.7684
July 0.7711 0.7425 0.7567
August 0.7641 0.7293 0.7467
September 0.7904 0.7451 0.7688
October 0.8131 0.7721 0.7961
November 0.8606 0.7961 0.8395
December 0.8746 0.8450 0.8619