YEARLY HIGH
31.3929 MUR
YEARLY LOW
26.7925 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.2622 MUR

2020 CAD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 31.3929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 26.7925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6004 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.9748 to the December average rate of 30.9210, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 31.3929 was up 12.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 27.9529, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 156,964 MUR
2019 Average 134,088 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 133,962 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,001.84 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

31.2556
27.2404
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 28.3033, compared to 30.2211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.3033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.2211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.3762 MUR (High: 28.1687 / Low: 26.7925). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3471 MUR (High: 28.1328 / Low: 27.7857).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3762
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3471

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4448 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 30.9210) against the same month in 2019 (average: 27.7553), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1657 (+11.41%).

2020 Avg (December) 30.9210
2019 Avg (December) 27.7553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.1328 27.7857 27.9748
February 28.4625 27.5544 28.0198
March 28.1687 26.7925 27.5750
April 28.9043 27.7004 28.2267
May 29.1819 27.9455 28.5362
June 29.9904 29.1142 29.4873
July 30.0066 29.2973 29.5791
August 30.4857 29.4897 30.0002
September 30.4690 29.6626 30.1082
October 30.5963 29.8370 30.2005
November 30.7577 29.8905 30.5176
December 31.3929 30.6059 30.9210