YEARLY HIGH
50.1260 CDF
YEARLY LOW
37.3544 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.1476 CDF

2020 MUR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 50.1260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 37.3544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7716 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.0985 to the December average rate of 49.3601, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 50.1260 was up 3.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 48.3389, 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 250,630 CDF
2019 Average 232,379 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 186,772 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,857.84 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

50.0474
42.7007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to CDF 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 45.1334, compared to 49.1618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.1334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.1618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 12.7607 CDF (High: 50.1152 / Low: 37.3544). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5136 CDF (High: 49.4689 / Low: 48.9552).

December Spread (Volatile) ±12.7607
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.0667 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 49.4352) against the same month in 2019 (average: 45.9638), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4714 (+7.55%).

2020 Avg (August) 49.4352
2019 Avg (August) 45.9638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.3831 45.7569 46.0985
February 46.0265 44.9919 45.4239
March 45.9495 43.0135 44.3796
April 43.6368 43.0038 43.3129
May 45.7410 43.3618 44.7447
June 48.1400 45.3757 46.8406
July 49.7092 47.8707 48.6951
August 50.1260 48.8197 49.4352
September 49.8170 49.0833 49.3261
October 49.4542 45.2385 48.8873
November 49.4689 48.9552 49.2669
December 50.1152 37.3544 49.3601