YEARLY HIGH
19.5165 MUR
YEARLY LOW
16.4528 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.1072 MUR

2020 FJD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FJD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 19.5165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 16.4528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0637 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8907 to the December average rate of 19.2563, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 19.5165 was down 1.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 19.7798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 97,582 MUR
2019 Average 82,541 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 82,264 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,318.32 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

19.4928
16.6542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 17.3888, compared to 18.8256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3888
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.8256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.8743 MUR (High: 17.9593 / Low: 17.0849). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1872 MUR (High: 17.0147 / Low: 16.8275).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.8743
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1872

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0374 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 19.2563) against the same month in 2019 (average: 16.8669), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3893 (+14.17%).

2020 Avg (December) 19.2563
2019 Avg (December) 16.8669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.0147 16.8275 16.8907
February 17.0593 16.7259 16.9010
March 17.2192 16.4528 16.9026
April 17.9593 17.0849 17.4578
May 18.1496 17.6254 17.8242
June 18.6183 18.0890 18.3567
July 18.8958 18.4005 18.6104
August 18.9083 18.5475 18.6661
September 18.9314 18.5152 18.7367
October 18.8545 18.5701 18.6992
November 19.2630 18.6385 18.9847
December 19.5165 19.0589 19.2563