YEARLY HIGH
7.0764 MUR
YEARLY LOW
6.3722 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8414 MUR

2020 GHS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GHS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 7.0764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 6.3722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7042 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4739 to the December average rate of 6.7490, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.0764 was down 0.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.1326, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,382 MUR
2019 Average 33,140 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 31,861 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,521.13 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.9649
6.4292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 6.8282, compared to 6.8546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.3888 MUR (High: 7.0764 / Low: 6.6876). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0780 MUR (High: 6.9003 / Low: 6.8223).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3888
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0780

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0916 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0916

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 6.9202) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.5189), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4013 (+6.16%).

2020 Avg (February) 6.9202
2019 Avg (February) 6.5189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6876 6.3722 6.4739
February 7.0764 6.6876 6.9202
March 7.0161 6.7405 6.8845
April 6.9975 6.7805 6.8691
May 6.9671 6.8724 6.9129
June 7.0056 6.8356 6.9089
July 7.0128 6.8579 6.9176
August 6.9439 6.8513 6.8812
September 6.9124 6.8150 6.8769
October 6.9003 6.8223 6.8624
November 6.8895 6.7990 6.8407
December 6.8662 6.6560 6.7490