YEARLY HIGH
0.0268 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0199 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0213 MUR

2020 CDF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CDF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.0268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.0199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0217 to the December average rate of 0.0203, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0268 was up 20.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0223, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 134 MUR
2019 Average 108 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 100 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.10 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0234
0.0199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0222, compared to 0.0204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0068 MUR (High: 0.0268 / Low: 0.0200). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MUR (High: 0.0204 / Low: 0.0202).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0203) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0218), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-6.74%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0203
2019 Avg (December) 0.0218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0219 0.0216 0.0217
February 0.0222 0.0217 0.0220
March 0.0232 0.0218 0.0225
April 0.0233 0.0229 0.0231
May 0.0231 0.0219 0.0224
June 0.0220 0.0208 0.0214
July 0.0209 0.0201 0.0205
August 0.0205 0.0199 0.0202
September 0.0204 0.0201 0.0203
October 0.0221 0.0202 0.0205
November 0.0204 0.0202 0.0203
December 0.0268 0.0200 0.0203