YEARLY HIGH
0.5462 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.4970 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5291 MUR

2020 INR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the INR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 13, valuing the pair at 0.5462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.4970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0492 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5134 to the December average rate of 0.5377, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5462 was up 3.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 136,546 MUR
2019 Average 126,339 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 124,250 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,296.28 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5451
0.5105
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.5207, compared to 0.5375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0319 MUR (High: 0.5289 / Low: 0.4970). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 MUR (High: 0.5434 / Low: 0.5367).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0319
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.5422) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5127), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0296 (+5.77%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.5422
2019 Avg (October) 0.5127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5176 0.5064 0.5134
February 0.5255 0.5129 0.5199
March 0.5289 0.4970 0.5155
April 0.5328 0.5119 0.5205
May 0.5324 0.5229 0.5273
June 0.5330 0.5204 0.5276
July 0.5413 0.5278 0.5335
August 0.5436 0.5278 0.5326
September 0.5434 0.5367 0.5412
October 0.5462 0.5356 0.5422
November 0.5410 0.5321 0.5377
December 0.5437 0.5322 0.5377