YEARLY HIGH
5.2423 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.7116 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0790 MUR

2020 GTQ to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GTQ to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 5.2423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.7116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5306 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7528 to the December average rate of 5.0741, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.2423 was up 9.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.7956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,211 MUR
2019 Average 23,106 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 23,558 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,653.18 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.2392
4.7085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 5.0245, compared to 5.1335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3291 MUR (High: 5.1487 / Low: 4.8196). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0587 MUR (High: 5.1614 / Low: 5.1026).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3291
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0587

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 0.0489 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0489

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 5.1912) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.6785), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5127 (+10.96%).

2020 Avg (July) 5.1912
2019 Avg (July) 4.6785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8134 4.7116 4.7528
February 4.9435 4.7980 4.8696
March 5.1487 4.8196 4.9969
April 5.1964 5.0875 5.1463
May 5.2313 5.1534 5.1865
June 5.2340 5.1579 5.1950
July 5.2423 5.1289 5.1912
August 5.1972 5.1289 5.1560
September 5.1514 5.0769 5.1303
October 5.1614 5.1026 5.1260
November 5.1722 5.0965 5.1230
December 5.1428 5.0431 5.0741