2020 KES to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3834 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.3526 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3684 MUR

2020 KES to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KES to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.3834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.3526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0308 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3619 to the December average rate of 0.3584, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3834 was up 5.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,917 MUR

2019 Average 1,744 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 1,763 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 153.99 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3774

0.3567

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KES 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 0.3706, compared to 0.3662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3706

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0238 MUR (High: 0.3834 / Low: 0.3595). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 MUR (High: 0.3691 / Low: 0.3659).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.3702) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3456), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0246 (+7.13%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.3702

2019 Avg (March) 0.3456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3668	0.3587	0.3619
February	0.3725	0.3646	0.3691
March	0.3834	0.3595	0.3702
April	0.3741	0.3687	0.3727
May	0.3773	0.3715	0.3742
June	0.3784	0.3728	0.3757
July	0.3772	0.3670	0.3723
August	0.3702	0.3659	0.3673
September	0.3691	0.3639	0.3670
October	0.3691	0.3659	0.3671
November	0.3684	0.3619	0.3651
December	0.3638	0.3526	0.3584