YEARLY HIGH
1660.8637 IRR
YEARLY LOW
1043.4944 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1076.1746 IRR

2020 MUR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 1660.8637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 1043.4944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 617.3692 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1150.8673 to the December average rate of 1063.1880, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1660.8637 was up 32.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 1252.6513, 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 8,304,318 IRR
2019 Average 5,927,884 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 5,217,472 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,086,846.20 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1160.6043
1043.7607
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to IRR 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 1091.4611, compared to 1060.8881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 30.5729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1091.4611
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1060.8881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 617.3692 IRR (High: 1660.8637 / Low: 1043.4944). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.9876 IRR (High: 1059.2453 / Low: 1048.2577).

July Spread (Volatile) ±617.3692
November Spread (Stable) ±10.9876

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 35.2904 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -35.2904

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 1073.3271) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1171.6090), the exchange rate shifted by -98.2819 (-8.39%).

2020 Avg (July) 1073.3271
2019 Avg (July) 1171.6090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1158.4631 1141.0600 1150.8673
February 1148.6456 1116.8762 1131.4922
March 1138.1782 1064.3326 1096.6556
April 1074.0600 1049.8263 1061.3652
May 1060.3240 1044.6705 1054.8885
June 1060.5794 1045.9913 1053.4977
July 1660.8637 1043.4944 1073.3271
August 1064.6018 1052.3619 1060.0978
September 1067.5710 1051.3005 1058.1148
October 1060.6613 1048.4312 1055.5430
November 1059.2453 1048.2577 1055.0581
December 1070.7353 1047.3881 1063.1880