YEARLY HIGH
5.7629 GYD
YEARLY LOW
5.1736 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3349 GYD

2020 MUR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.7629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 5.1736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5893 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7089 to the December average rate of 5.2846, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.7629 was down 6.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.1575, 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 28,814 GYD
2019 Average 29,378 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 25,868 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,946.34 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.7566
5.1841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to GYD 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 5.4166, compared to 5.2533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1633 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4523 GYD (High: 5.6686 / Low: 5.2163). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0639 GYD (High: 5.2689 / Low: 5.2050).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4523
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0639

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 0.1720 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1720

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 5.7089) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.0953), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3864 (-6.34%).

2020 Avg (January) 5.7089
2019 Avg (January) 6.0953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7629 5.6406 5.7089
February 5.6988 5.5342 5.6115
March 5.6686 5.2163 5.4396
April 5.3269 5.2173 5.2696
May 5.2718 5.1925 5.2381
June 5.2751 5.1879 5.2318
July 5.2968 5.1736 5.2335
August 5.2968 5.2240 5.2643
September 5.2996 5.2158 5.2539
October 5.2689 5.2050 5.2432
November 5.2618 5.1974 5.2401
December 5.3228 5.2184 5.2846