YEARLY HIGH
0.6216 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.4694 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5604 MUR

2020 ARS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.6216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.4694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1522 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6106 to the December average rate of 0.4797, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6216 was down 33.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,108 MUR
2019 Average 3,789 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,347 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 760.95 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6237
0.4666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to MUR 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 0.5998, compared to 0.5210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0787 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0291 MUR (High: 0.6216 / Low: 0.5925). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 MUR (High: 0.6141 / Low: 0.6076).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0291
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.6089) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8409), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2320 (-27.59%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.6089
2019 Avg (March) 0.8409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6141 0.6076 0.6106
February 0.6103 0.6027 0.6074
March 0.6216 0.5925 0.6089
April 0.6122 0.5962 0.6053
May 0.6047 0.5841 0.5912
June 0.5869 0.5677 0.5752
July 0.5694 0.5464 0.5601
August 0.5480 0.5363 0.5425
September 0.5347 0.5219 0.5296
October 0.5230 0.5090 0.5145
November 0.5098 0.4901 0.4998
December 0.4933 0.4694 0.4797