YEARLY HIGH
131.6307 MUR
YEARLY LOW
119.8701 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
127.8543 MUR

2020 KWD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 131.6307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 119.8701.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.7606 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 120.5526 to the December average rate of 129.9046, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 131.6307 was up 8.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 121.1911, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 658,153 MUR
2019 Average 585,402 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 599,350 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,802.86 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

131.5863
119.5496
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 125.5542, compared to 130.1544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 125.5542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 130.1544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.5310 MUR (High: 126.8058 / Low: 121.2749). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4298 MUR (High: 130.8363 / Low: 129.4065).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.5310
August Spread (Stable) ±1.4298

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6786 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6786

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 130.5832) against the same month in 2019 (average: 120.1965), the exchange rate shifted by +10.3867 (+8.64%).

2020 Avg (November) 130.5832
2019 Avg (November) 120.1965

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 121.5612 119.8701 120.5526
February 123.1956 120.5654 121.9888
March 126.8058 121.2749 124.2542
April 129.5852 125.2447 127.4763
May 130.5120 128.3423 129.2140
June 130.7846 128.8618 129.8394
July 131.3725 128.9761 130.0646
August 130.8363 129.4065 129.9147
September 130.7358 128.9607 130.0660
October 131.4304 129.7303 130.3932
November 131.6307 129.9861 130.5832
December 131.6306 129.1614 129.9046