YEARLY HIGH
2.1304 ARS
YEARLY LOW
1.6088 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7963 ARS

2020 MUR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.1304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 1.6088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5216 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6378 to the December average rate of 2.0849, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.1304 was up 27.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6759, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,652 ARS
2019 Average 6,752 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 8,044 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,607.94 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.1296
1.5931
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to ARS 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 1.6682, compared to 1.9245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2562 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.1031 ARS (High: 2.1304 / Low: 2.0272). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0174 ARS (High: 1.6457 / Low: 1.6283).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1031
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0174

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.0849) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6361), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4488 (+27.43%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.0849
2019 Avg (December) 1.6361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6457 1.6283 1.6378
February 1.6592 1.6385 1.6463
March 1.6879 1.6088 1.6427
April 1.6772 1.6335 1.6521
May 1.7119 1.6538 1.6917
June 1.7614 1.7040 1.7387
July 1.8300 1.7562 1.7854
August 1.8646 1.8249 1.8435
September 1.9160 1.8702 1.8883
October 1.9648 1.9120 1.9436
November 2.0404 1.9615 2.0011
December 2.1304 2.0272 2.0849