YEARLY HIGH
5.0536 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.5265 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9103 MUR

2020 MOP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 5.0536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.5265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5272 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5695 to the December average rate of 4.9597, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.0536 was up 10.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.5807, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,268 MUR
2019 Average 22,046 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 22,632 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,635.79 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.0515
4.5257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 4.8340, compared to 4.9866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3900 MUR (High: 5.0086 / Low: 4.6187). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0570 MUR (High: 5.0300 / Low: 4.9731).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3900
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0570

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 0.0383 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 5.0052) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.4658), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5395 (+12.08%).

2020 Avg (July) 5.0052
2019 Avg (July) 4.4658

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6109 4.5265 4.5695
February 4.6977 4.5866 4.6477
March 5.0086 4.6187 4.8070
April 5.0218 4.9085 4.9705
May 5.0469 4.9732 5.0017
June 5.0445 4.9705 5.0077
July 5.0536 4.9526 5.0052
August 5.0131 4.9526 4.9746
September 5.0181 4.9383 4.9848
October 5.0300 4.9731 4.9971
November 5.0406 4.9756 4.9980
December 5.0340 4.9264 4.9597