2020 MUR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8363 KES

YEARLY LOW

2.6084 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7149 KES

2020 MUR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 2.8363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 2.6084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2279 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7631 to the December average rate of 2.7902, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.8363 was down 5.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.9871, 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 14,181 KES

2019 Average 14,340 KES

Yearly Trough Low 13,042 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,139.28 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.8030

2.6489

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to KES 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 2.6986, compared to 2.7311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6986

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1729 KES (High: 2.7813 / Low: 2.6084). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0232 KES (High: 2.7327 / Low: 2.7095).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1729

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0232

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0537 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0537

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.7902) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.7752), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0150 (+0.54%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.7902

2019 Avg (December) 2.7752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7882	2.7265	2.7631
February	2.7425	2.6844	2.7094
March	2.7813	2.6084	2.7017
April	2.7125	2.6731	2.6833
May	2.6919	2.6501	2.6727
June	2.6826	2.6425	2.6617
July	2.7247	2.6513	2.6858
August	2.7333	2.7011	2.7224
September	2.7478	2.7093	2.7251
October	2.7327	2.7095	2.7238
November	2.7629	2.7145	2.7394
December	2.8363	2.7486	2.7902