YEARLY HIGH
0.1933 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1735 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1876 MUR

2020 GYD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GYD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.1933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1735.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0198 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1752 to the December average rate of 0.1892, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1933 was up 9.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1767, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 966 MUR
2019 Average 851 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 868 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.82 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1927
0.1736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.1849, compared to 0.1904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0153 MUR (High: 0.1917 / Low: 0.1764). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 MUR (High: 0.1921 / Low: 0.1898).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0153
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.1911) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1720), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0191 (+11.09%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.1911
2019 Avg (July) 0.1720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1773 0.1735 0.1752
February 0.1807 0.1755 0.1782
March 0.1917 0.1764 0.1840
April 0.1917 0.1877 0.1898
May 0.1926 0.1897 0.1909
June 0.1928 0.1896 0.1911
July 0.1933 0.1888 0.1911
August 0.1914 0.1888 0.1900
September 0.1917 0.1887 0.1903
October 0.1921 0.1898 0.1907
November 0.1924 0.1901 0.1908
December 0.1916 0.1879 0.1892