YEARLY HIGH
15.7301 CRC
YEARLY LOW
14.0716 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.9071 CRC

2020 MUR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 15.7301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 14.0716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6585 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.5344 to the December average rate of 15.2853, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15.7301 was down 12.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 17.9723, 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 78,650 CRC
2019 Average 82,582 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 70,358 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,292.55 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15.6633
14.1166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to CRC 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 14.7861, compared to 15.0282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.7861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.0282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1534 CRC (High: 15.4748 / Low: 14.3214). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1780 CRC (High: 15.1988 / Low: 15.0208).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1534
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1780

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4759 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4759

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 15.5344) against the same month in 2019 (average: 17.6029), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0685 (-11.75%).

2020 Avg (January) 15.5344
2019 Avg (January) 17.6029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.7301 15.3273 15.5344
February 15.6353 15.0794 15.2945
March 15.4748 14.3214 14.8493
April 14.7633 14.0716 14.3734
May 14.3273 14.0854 14.2455
June 14.5976 14.1463 14.4193
July 14.7646 14.4123 14.5673
August 15.0105 14.7248 14.9194
September 15.1539 14.9430 15.0154
October 15.1988 15.0208 15.1281
November 15.4171 15.0305 15.2534
December 15.4547 14.9981 15.2853