YEARLY HIGH
0.0289 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.0250 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0269 MVR

2020 XAF to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0262 to the December average rate of 0.0286, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0289 was up 6.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0272, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 144 MVR
2019 Average 132 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 125 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.29 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0289
0.0252
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XAF 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 0.0260, compared to 0.0277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0019 MVR (High: 0.0269 / Low: 0.0250). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MVR (High: 0.0258 / Low: 0.0254).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0286) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0262), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+9.34%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0286
2019 Avg (December) 0.0262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0264 0.0259 0.0262
February 0.0261 0.0253 0.0257
March 0.0269 0.0250 0.0261
April 0.0258 0.0254 0.0255
May 0.0262 0.0255 0.0258
June 0.0269 0.0262 0.0265
July 0.0279 0.0264 0.0269
August 0.0281 0.0276 0.0278
September 0.0280 0.0273 0.0277
October 0.0278 0.0274 0.0276
November 0.0281 0.0273 0.0278
December 0.0289 0.0283 0.0286