YEARLY HIGH
4.4682 MUR
YEARLY LOW
3.7860 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1363 MUR

2020 MAD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MAD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 4.4682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 3.7860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6822 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8081 to the December average rate of 4.4095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.4682 was up 17.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.8189, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,341 MUR
2019 Average 18,498 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 18,930 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,410.93 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.4696
3.7479
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 3.9536, compared to 4.3189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3653 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.2138 MUR (High: 4.0430 / Low: 3.8292). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0469 MUR (High: 3.8329 / Low: 3.7860).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2138
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0469

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0526 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0526

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 4.4095) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.7987), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6108 (+16.08%).

2020 Avg (December) 4.4095
2019 Avg (December) 3.7987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8329 3.7860 3.8081
February 3.9277 3.7943 3.8464
March 4.0646 3.8842 3.9684
April 4.0430 3.8292 3.9158
May 4.1101 4.0255 4.0534
June 4.1702 4.0764 4.1296
July 4.2852 4.1113 4.1843
August 4.3448 4.2436 4.3019
September 4.3486 4.2635 4.3149
October 4.3891 4.2951 4.3327
November 4.3985 4.3309 4.3702
December 4.4682 4.2557 4.4095