YEARLY HIGH
263.0601 GNF
YEARLY LOW
235.4198 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
245.4373 GNF

2020 MUR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 263.0601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 235.4198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.6404 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 259.2405 to the December average rate of 251.0983, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 263.0601 was down 3.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 271.6774, 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 1,315,301 GNF
2019 Average 1,297,759 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 1,177,099 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138,201.89 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

261.4368
235.0820
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to GNF 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 246.0109, compared to 244.8638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 246.0109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 244.8638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 18.4200 GNF (High: 256.7139 / Low: 238.2939). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7470 GNF (High: 243.6314 / Low: 240.8843).

March Spread (Volatile) ±18.4200
August Spread (Stable) ±2.7470

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.7231 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 259.2405) against the same month in 2019 (average: 267.2278), the exchange rate shifted by -7.9873 (-2.99%).

2020 Avg (January) 259.2405
2019 Avg (January) 267.2278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 263.0601 255.1610 259.2405
February 258.9836 250.2942 254.4767
March 256.7139 238.2939 246.7536
April 242.3351 236.3477 239.3187
May 239.5826 235.4790 237.2782
June 241.3535 235.4198 238.9978
July 243.1100 238.6502 240.9291
August 243.6314 240.8843 242.8126
September 247.6436 241.9486 243.7895
October 246.6967 242.7789 245.1917
November 246.9002 242.5995 245.3613
December 253.4818 245.7849 251.0983