YEARLY HIGH
0.0878 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0726 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0793 GEL

2020 MUR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 0.0878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.0726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0152 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0787 to the December average rate of 0.0832, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0878 was up 6.80% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0822, 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 439 GEL
2019 Average 396 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 363 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.20 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0839
0.0757
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to GEL 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 0.0784, compared to 0.0803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0784
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0152 GEL (High: 0.0878 / Low: 0.0726). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 GEL (High: 0.0792 / Low: 0.0782).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0784) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0773), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+1.41%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0784
2019 Avg (March) 0.0773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0792 0.0782 0.0787
February 0.0786 0.0740 0.0764
March 0.0878 0.0726 0.0784
April 0.0838 0.0787 0.0802
May 0.0811 0.0792 0.0802
June 0.0803 0.0741 0.0764
July 0.0781 0.0764 0.0769
August 0.0783 0.0771 0.0778
September 0.0841 0.0773 0.0799
October 0.0822 0.0803 0.0808
November 0.0855 0.0810 0.0831
December 0.0839 0.0823 0.0832