YEARLY HIGH
4.8981 DJF
YEARLY LOW
4.4117 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5430 DJF

2020 MUR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 4.8981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 4.4117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4864 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8658 to the December average rate of 4.4954, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.8981 was down 6.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.2522, 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 24,491 DJF
2019 Average 25,021 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 22,059 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,432.07 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.9070
4.4125
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to DJF 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 4.6142, compared to 4.4717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3109 DJF (High: 4.8117 / Low: 4.5008). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0512 DJF (High: 4.4845 / Low: 4.4333).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3109
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0512

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1486 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 4.8658) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.1645), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2986 (-5.78%).

2020 Avg (January) 4.8658
2019 Avg (January) 5.1645

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8981 4.8242 4.8658
February 4.8542 4.7220 4.7838
March 4.8117 4.5008 4.6352
April 4.5406 4.4394 4.4875
May 4.4825 4.4176 4.4591
June 4.4849 4.4218 4.4537
July 4.5019 4.4117 4.4552
August 4.5031 4.4485 4.4817
September 4.5151 4.4450 4.4740
October 4.4845 4.4333 4.4632
November 4.4803 4.4279 4.4609
December 4.5253 4.4294 4.4954