YEARLY HIGH
0.2122 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.1908 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1970 GTQ

2020 MUR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 0.1908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0215 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2104 to the December average rate of 0.1971, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2122 was down 7.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2293, 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 1,061 GTQ
2019 Average 1,083 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 954 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.42 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2122
0.1907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to GTQ 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 0.1993, compared to 0.1948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1993
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0133 GTQ (High: 0.2075 / Low: 0.1942). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 GTQ (High: 0.1960 / Low: 0.1937).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0133
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2104) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2254), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0150 (-6.64%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2104
2019 Avg (January) 0.2254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2122 0.2078 0.2104
February 0.2084 0.2023 0.2054
March 0.2075 0.1942 0.2002
April 0.1966 0.1924 0.1943
May 0.1940 0.1912 0.1928
June 0.1939 0.1911 0.1925
July 0.1950 0.1908 0.1926
August 0.1950 0.1924 0.1939
September 0.1970 0.1941 0.1949
October 0.1960 0.1937 0.1951
November 0.1962 0.1933 0.1952
December 0.1983 0.1944 0.1971