2020 LRD to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2558 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.1868 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2058 MUR

2020 LRD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LRD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.2558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.1868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0689 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1911 to the December average rate of 0.2456, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2558 was up 16.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2191, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,279 MUR

2019 Average 963 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 934 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 344.67 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2513

0.1837

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.1962, compared to 0.2153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1962

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0374 MUR (High: 0.2558 / Low: 0.2184). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 MUR (High: 0.2008 / Low: 0.1985).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0374

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.2412) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1820), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0592 (+32.52%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.2412

2019 Avg (November) 0.1820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1945	0.1886	0.1911
February	0.1912	0.1871	0.1893
March	0.2007	0.1868	0.1943
April	0.2025	0.1980	0.2003
May	0.2031	0.2000	0.2012
June	0.2026	0.1992	0.2008
July	0.2025	0.1985	0.2005
August	0.2008	0.1985	0.1993
September	0.2014	0.1979	0.1999
October	0.2184	0.2001	0.2055
November	0.2558	0.2184	0.2412
December	0.2540	0.2409	0.2456