YEARLY HIGH
3.6966 ISK
YEARLY LOW
3.1383 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4498 ISK

2020 MUR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 3.6966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 3.1383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5583 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3749 to the December average rate of 3.2165, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.6966 was up 4.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.5521, 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 18,483 ISK
2019 Average 17,230 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 15,692 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,791.69 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.6825
3.1741
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to ISK 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 3.4846, compared to 3.4150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.3189 ISK (High: 3.6966 / Low: 3.3778). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0812 ISK (High: 3.4795 / Low: 3.3983).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3189
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0812

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2050 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 3.5914) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.4806), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1108 (+3.18%).

2020 Avg (May) 3.5914
2019 Avg (May) 3.4806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4029 3.3174 3.3749
February 3.4304 3.3443 3.3994
March 3.6308 3.3609 3.5061
April 3.6925 3.5971 3.6402
May 3.6966 3.3778 3.5914
June 3.4781 3.2721 3.3957
July 3.5278 3.3609 3.4623
August 3.4795 3.3983 3.4416
September 3.5345 3.3960 3.4628
October 3.5364 3.4551 3.4853
November 3.5362 3.3353 3.4215
December 3.2837 3.1383 3.2165