YEARLY HIGH
2.4212 MUR
YEARLY LOW
2.0754 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2770 MUR

2020 MDL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MDL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 2.4212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 2.0754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3457 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1060 to the December average rate of 2.3035, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.4212 was up 13.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.1313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,106 MUR
2019 Average 10,153 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 10,377 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,728.56 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.4307
2.0765
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 2.1962, compared to 2.3578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1616 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.1380 MUR (High: 2.2689 / Low: 2.1310). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0370 MUR (High: 2.3747 / Low: 2.3377).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1380
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0370

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0351 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 2.4012) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.0456), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3555 (+17.38%).

2020 Avg (August) 2.4012
2019 Avg (August) 2.0456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1351 2.0754 2.1060
February 2.1471 2.0960 2.1200
March 2.2130 2.1378 2.1757
April 2.2689 2.1310 2.1890
May 2.3024 2.2234 2.2568
June 2.3635 2.2798 2.3297
July 2.4130 2.3060 2.3579
August 2.4212 2.3761 2.4012
September 2.4125 2.3625 2.3939
October 2.3747 2.3377 2.3588
November 2.3623 2.3107 2.3317
December 2.3350 2.2850 2.3035