YEARLY HIGH
0.2267 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2042 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2203 MUR

2020 DJF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DJF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.2267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0225 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2055 to the December average rate of 0.2225, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2267 was down 1.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,133 MUR
2019 Average 1,000 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,021 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112.55 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2264
0.2036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.2170, compared to 0.2236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0144 MUR (High: 0.2222 / Low: 0.2078). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 MUR (High: 0.2256 / Low: 0.2230).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.2245) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2019), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0226 (+11.19%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.2245
2019 Avg (July) 0.2019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2073 0.2042 0.2055
February 0.2118 0.2060 0.2091
March 0.2222 0.2078 0.2158
April 0.2253 0.2202 0.2229
May 0.2264 0.2231 0.2243
June 0.2261 0.2230 0.2245
July 0.2267 0.2221 0.2245
August 0.2248 0.2221 0.2231
September 0.2250 0.2215 0.2235
October 0.2256 0.2230 0.2241
November 0.2258 0.2232 0.2242
December 0.2258 0.2210 0.2225