YEARLY HIGH
25.3318 MDL
YEARLY LOW
23.1317 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.0085 MDL

2020 XDR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 25.3318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 23.1317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2001 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.9759 to the December average rate of 24.7324, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 25.3318 was down 0.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 25.3503, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 126,659 MDL
2019 Average 121,254 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 115,659 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,000.29 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

24.8705
23.2126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 24.1287, compared to 23.8884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.1287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.8884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 1.3303 MDL (High: 25.3318 / Low: 24.0015). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3710 MDL (High: 24.8995 / Low: 24.5285).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.3303
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3710

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5876 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 24.7213) against the same month in 2019 (average: 24.5754), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1460 (+0.59%).

2020 Avg (April) 24.7213
2019 Avg (April) 24.5754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.3787 23.6158 23.9759
February 24.2998 23.7093 24.0402
March 24.8096 23.8586 24.2277
April 25.3318 24.0015 24.7213
May 24.5794 23.9058 24.1337
June 23.9136 23.4337 23.6731
July 23.7602 23.2621 23.5495
August 23.5379 23.1317 23.3508
September 23.7378 23.3325 23.4771
October 24.1517 23.6666 23.8912
November 24.5806 24.0038 24.3294
December 24.8995 24.5285 24.7324