2020 USD to MDL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 USD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the USD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 18.6494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 16.4178.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2316 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.3742 to the December average rate of 17.1933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 18.6494 was up 2.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.2316, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
USD to MDL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 17.5948, compared to 16.8893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7055 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 1.0421 MDL (High: 18.6494 / Low: 17.6073). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2504 MDL (High: 17.2457 / Low: 16.9953).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5326 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 18.1274) against the same month in 2019 (average: 17.6515), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4759 (+2.70%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.6879 | 17.0956 | 17.3742 |
| February | 17.8143 | 17.2311 | 17.5564 |
| March | 18.1555 | 17.2281 | 17.6602 |
| April | 18.6494 | 17.6073 | 18.1274 |
| May | 17.9277 | 17.4612 | 17.6917 |
| June | 17.4141 | 16.9464 | 17.1592 |
| July | 17.2519 | 16.5441 | 16.9498 |
| August | 16.6871 | 16.4178 | 16.5412 |
| September | 16.8663 | 16.4664 | 16.6233 |
| October | 17.0896 | 16.7828 | 16.9110 |
| November | 17.2457 | 16.9953 | 17.1172 |
| December | 17.3341 | 17.0664 | 17.1933 |