YEARLY HIGH
1.2182 MUR
YEARLY LOW
1.0038 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1256 MUR

2020 ETB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 1.2182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.0038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2145 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1413 to the December average rate of 1.0234, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2182 was down 3.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2594, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,091 MUR
2019 Average 6,091 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 5,019 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,072.35 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2181
1.0057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 1.1708, compared to 1.0804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0904 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0658 MUR (High: 1.2076 / Low: 1.1418). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0202 MUR (High: 1.1541 / Low: 1.1339).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0658
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0202

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0306 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0306

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.2004) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2126), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0122 (-1.01%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.2004
2019 Avg (April) 1.2126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1541 1.1339 1.1413
February 1.1797 1.1398 1.1595
March 1.2076 1.1418 1.1783
April 1.2182 1.1860 1.2004
May 1.2056 1.1732 1.1831
June 1.1756 1.1454 1.1620
July 1.1534 1.1220 1.1357
August 1.1303 1.0994 1.1111
September 1.1046 1.0724 1.0862
October 1.0840 1.0488 1.0721
November 1.0788 1.0424 1.0540
December 1.0501 1.0038 1.0234