YEARLY HIGH
1.5330 DOP
YEARLY LOW
1.3507 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4409 DOP

2020 MUR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 1.5330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 1.3507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1823 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4535 to the December average rate of 1.4687, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5330 was up 2.80% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4913, 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 7,665 DOP
2019 Average 7,218 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 6,754 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 911.66 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.4827
1.3558
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to DOP 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 1.4157, compared to 1.4660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0503 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4157
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1823 DOP (High: 1.5330 / Low: 1.3507). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0163 DOP (High: 1.4606 / Low: 1.4443).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1823
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0163

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 0.0383 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.4047) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4607), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0560 (-3.83%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.4047
2019 Avg (March) 1.4607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4606 1.4443 1.4535
February 1.4558 1.4204 1.4350
March 1.5330 1.3507 1.4047
April 1.3821 1.3529 1.3664
May 1.4071 1.3598 1.3841
June 1.4694 1.3977 1.4506
July 1.4812 1.4477 1.4618
August 1.4819 1.4601 1.4721
September 1.4821 1.4597 1.4688
October 1.4722 1.4548 1.4647
November 1.4682 1.4154 1.4598
December 1.4788 1.4487 1.4687