YEARLY HIGH
12.3546 MUR
YEARLY LOW
10.1990 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.4132 MUR

2020 ILS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 12.3546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 10.1990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1556 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5745 to the December average rate of 12.2037, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.3546 was up 16.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.6229, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,773 MUR
2019 Average 49,961 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 50,995 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,778.04 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.3666
10.4116
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 11.0271, compared to 11.7993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.7993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8990 MUR (High: 11.0980 / Low: 10.1990). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1973 MUR (High: 10.6905 / Low: 10.4933).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8990
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1973

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1296 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 12.2037) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.5199), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6837 (+16.01%).

2020 Avg (December) 12.2037
2019 Avg (December) 10.5199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6905 10.4933 10.5745
February 11.0182 10.6606 10.8387
March 11.0980 10.1990 10.7092
April 11.4637 10.8026 11.1195
May 11.4806 11.2597 11.3503
June 11.7349 11.3872 11.5705
July 11.7962 11.4897 11.6440
August 11.8533 11.6163 11.6879
September 11.8182 11.4628 11.6234
October 11.8875 11.6147 11.7544
November 12.0566 11.7124 11.8823
December 12.3546 12.0969 12.2037