YEARLY HIGH
8.6454 HUF
YEARLY LOW
7.2663 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8565 HUF

2020 MUR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 8.6454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 7.2663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3791 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2243 to the December average rate of 7.4456, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.6454 was up 1.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.4767, 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 43,227 HUF
2019 Average 40,846 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 36,332 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,895.37 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.3965
7.3328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to HUF 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 8.1200, compared to 7.5931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8367 HUF (High: 8.6454 / Low: 7.8086). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2491 HUF (High: 8.3256 / Low: 8.0765).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8367
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2491

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3274 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 8.1316) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.0715), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0601 (+0.74%).

2020 Avg (March) 8.1316
2019 Avg (March) 8.0715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3256 8.0765 8.2243
February 8.4272 8.1381 8.3078
March 8.6454 7.8086 8.1316
April 8.5466 8.0861 8.2716
May 8.2315 7.7631 8.0558
June 7.9346 7.5494 7.7285
July 7.8884 7.2663 7.6689
August 7.5812 7.3196 7.4214
September 7.8649 7.5305 7.6850
October 7.8857 7.5769 7.7217
November 7.8809 7.5217 7.6157
December 7.5478 7.2865 7.4456